Women’s rights 4 question test
1. When did the women's rights movement begin?
The women's rights movement began in the 19th century, with the first wave of feminism often associated with the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848.
2. What were some key achievements of the women's rights movement?
Some key achievements of the women's rights movement include gaining suffrage (the right to vote), access to birth control and reproductive rights, entry into the workforce and pursuing higher education, legal protections against gender-based discrimination, and advancements in gender equality laws.
3. Who were some prominent figures in the women's rights movement?
Some prominent figures in the women's rights movement include suffragist leaders such as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth; feminist activists like Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan; politicians like Shirley Chisholm and Ruth Bader Ginsburg; and modern-day advocates like Malala Yousafzai and Emma Watson.
4. What are some ongoing challenges for women's rights today?
Some ongoing challenges for women's rights today include gender-based violence, gender pay gap, lack of representation and leadership roles in various fields, limited access to education and healthcare in certain regions, cultural and societal expectations, reproductive rights debates, and the intersectional issues faced by women of color, LGBTQ+ women, and women with disabilities.