Chapter 20 – Other social movements

Section 1 The Women’s Movement Chapter 20 Section 1 The Women’s Movement

Bell Ringer (on notes) With a partner, list 5 words that come to mind when you see the words feminist and women’s libber. Now rank those words from positive to negative.

feminism Theory favoring the political, economic, and social equality of men and women.

National organization for women (NOW) Organization formed in 1966 to promote full participation of women in American society.

1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Roe v. wade 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion.

EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT Proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination on account of sex. It was never ratified and therefore did not become law.

Main Idea Encouraged by the gains of the civil rights movement, a women’s movement arose in an effort to end discrimination based on gender.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, had a major impact on the Women’s Rights Movement. Although it was added in order to make the bill fail in Congress, it actually became an impactful part of the legislation as it relates to women.

Betty Friedan and the Feminine Mystique Written in 1963 It described “the problem that had no name”, meaning that it was society that determined a woman’s value and not herself.

The Women’s Movement An Overview (4:48 minutes)

Section 2 Ethnic Minorities Seek Equality Chapter 20 Section 2 Ethnic Minorities Seek Equality

What is your opinion on how immigrants are treated? Discussion Question Why do you think people become so upset or have such strong feelings about immigrants? Why do you think people would want to risk their lives to immigrate to the United States? What is your opinion on how immigrants are treated?

Person whose family origins are in Spanish- speaking Latin America. Latino Person whose family origins are in Spanish- speaking Latin America.

Migrant farm worker Workers who move from farm to farm planting and harvesting various crops.

United Farm Workers (UFW) Union organized by Cesar Chavez to organize Mexican field hands in the West.

Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Organization of Japanese Americans working to promote the rights of Asian Americans.

Main Idea Inspired by the civil rights movement, Latinos and Asian Americans launched their own movements to overcome discrimination.

Migrant Farm Workers Cesar Chavez (1:58 minutes)

Section 3 Native American Struggles Chapter 20 Section 3 Native American Struggles

How have Native Americans been treated throughout American history? Discussion Questions How have Native Americans been treated throughout American history? What was the consequence of the “finding” of America? Is it right to place so much emphasis on Columbus Day?

American Indian Movement (AIM) Organization formed in 1968 to help Native Americans.

Self-government with respect to local matters. autonomy Self-government with respect to local matters.

Main Idea Native Americans in the late 1960s also took their cue from the civil rights movement to work to improve their living conditions.

Native American Struggles (7:00 minutes)

Section 4 The Environmental Movement Chapter 20 Section 4 The Environmental Movement

Have you ever thought about how we treat the Earth? Discussion questions Have you ever thought about how we treat the Earth? What types of problems do you “see”? What should the role of government be in changing environmental policy? Why are changes needed? Do you believe that we should care about the environment? Why or why not?

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Government organization formed in 1974 to oversee the civilian uses of nuclear materials.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Government organization formed in 1970 to deal with issues such as air and water pollution.

Clean Air Act Law passed in 1970 that aimed to control pollution caused by industrial and auto emissions.

Clean Water Act Law passed in 1972 that aimed to control pollution caused by the discharge of industrial and municipal wastewater.

Main Idea The mood of protest in the 1960s energized movements to preserve the environment and to ensure the safety of consumer products.

The Environmental Movement (4:15 minutes)

The Corvair (1:00 minute) Unsafe at Any Speed!

Ralph Nader (2:42 minutes)