Use this link: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/essays/womens-rights-in-the-late-20th-century
Women’s Rights in the Late 20th Century
Directions: Students will first read Women’s Rights in the Late 20th Century Essay from the Unit 5 Module and answer the corresponding questions below.
Essay Questions:
How did Betty Friedan challenge traditional roles of women in America from her famous text the Feminine Mystique? Use evidence to support your answer.


What Supreme Court Case challenged women’s access to “the pill”? What was the outcome of this case?


What Amendment supported the Supreme Court Case that protected a woman’s right to access “the pill”?


How did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 impact women?


What government agency was established as a result of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? What was the purpose of this agency?


What is the organization NOW? What were some of the objectives of NOW in the 1960’s and 1970’s? (hint: look for the statement of purpose).


How many states are needed to ratify a proposed Amendment to the Constitution?


What did the ERA’s opponent Phyllis Schlafly believe the Amendment would lead to?
Explain Affirmative Action and how it impacted women.



Thesis Practice:
After reading the majority and dissenting opinion documents from Canvas about Griswold v. Connecticut, students will write a thesis statement that challenges or defends the Supreme Court Case Griswold v. Connecticut. Students should use a minimum of 3 pieces of evidence to support their claim and refer to the majority or dissenting opinions.
Thesis:

Evidence#1:

Reasoning/Commentary:

Evidence#2:

Reasoning/Commentary:

Evidence#3:

Reasoning/Commentary: