Impact of the Civil Rights Movement Global Studies 10 Riddlebarger

Revival of the Women’s Movement 19th Amendment Women’s movement beyond In 1960’s, a revival Equality?

Women in workforce 1963: 1/3 of American workers were women Homemakers On average, women only earn 60% of what men make. Types of work a factor “Men’s jobs” Wages Homemakers

Betty Friedan Betty Friedan Conclusions Impact The Feminine Mystique 1963 Conclusions We can no longer ignore that voice within women that says: “I want something more than my husband and my children and my home.” Impact

Women’s Liberation Movement Core belief is feminism Conviction 1966: Group of feminists form NOW National Organization for Women Goals

NOW first president lobbies government lawsuits rallies, marches & other nonviolent protests

ERA Equal Rights Amendment Goal 38 states NOW involvement. Threat to traditional values? Cancel gains? 3 states short

Roe vs. Wade 1973 landmark case Debate continues violated right to privacy. Debate continues

Impact of Women’s Movement 1970’s- increase in professional senior government positions. Equal? End of movement Favor upper class, white?

The Lives of Native Americans History Present High unemployment rates Average income for Indian men is half that of white men. Serious health issues within Native American communities Alcoholism, tuberculosis, infant mortality, low life expectancy

A Movement Emerges Red Power LBJ support “termination” reservations Little government assistance LBJ support

Alcatraz 1969: reclaim Alcatraz island. Occupation:18 months. Federal marshals Impact

AIM American Indian Movement (AIM) AIM calls for forceful tactics Renewed traditional cultures Economic independence Better education for Indian children. forceful tactics

AIM & Russell Means “Before AIM, Indians were dispirited, defeated and culturally dissolving. People were ashamed to be Indian…We put Indians and Indian rights smack dab in the middle of the public consciousness for the first time since the so-called Indian wars…[AIM] laid the groundwork for the next stage in regaining sovereignty and self-determination as a nation.

Native American Progress Other groups work improve standards of living & educational access Congressional action 1993- Indian Tribal Justice Act- Today

Latinos Fight for Rights Hispanic U.S. Latino population In 1960, 1/3 live below poverty Double the unemployment rate High dropout rate Poor opportunities Few in political office

Struggle for Social Justice Latinos seek social justice farms in California. agricultural workers Latino hard labor low wages 1965: They go on strike.

United Farms Workers Cesar Chavez and National Farm Workers Publicity sought Boycott Success impact on Chavez Helps inspire many Mexican-Americans to fight discrimination in their lives.