US History Discussion 7 - “National Organization for Women,

US History 

Discussion  

Read the  “National Organization for Women, ‘Statement of Purpose' (1966)"  and using a minimum words (not including quotations) respond to the following questions. Make sure to reference specific passages from the document and/or textbook to support your discussion:

· According to the authors of the document—what justifications have been used to prevent women from enjoying equal opportunities and freedom of choice?

· What accounts for the disparity in earning power of women compared to men? 

· What areas of the professions are most glaringly dominated by men? 

· What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and why is it important to women?

· What specific recommendations does NOW present that will “enable women to enjoy true equality of opportunity and responsibility in society, without conflict with their responsibilities as mothers and homemakers?” 

· What do the authors mean by calling for a “new image of women?”