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How the Sexual Revolution Changed America Forever - 0 views

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    The Birth Control Pill introduction into society was instrumental to the feminist movement and sexual revolution in the 1960s. Young, single women, who, with the help of this new contraception, took personal control of their sexuality. Sex before marriage entailed risk. Each and every time an unmarried woman had intercourse, she risked pregnancy, and was left to face life-changing options such as an illegal abortion, a shotgun wedding, forced adoption, or single motherhood of a child whose birth certificate would be stamped for posterity with the word "illegitimate. The Pill allowed American women to delay marriage and motherhood, while remaining sexually active. Women were able to control there time of pregnancy allow them to get a higher education and obtain better positions in the labor market. This article relates to the image as it demonstrations how the Pill became an effective tool in the women's right movement.
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The 1960s-70s American Feminist Movement: Breaking Down Barriers for Women - 1 views

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    In 1960, the world of American women was limited in almost every respect, from family life to the workplace. A woman was expected to They were legally subject to their husbands via "head and master laws," and they had no legal right to any of their husbands' earnings or property, aside from a limited right to "proper support"; husbands, however, would control their wives' property and earnings. Working women were paid lower salaries than men and denied opportunities promotions. The feminist movement of the 1960s and '70s originally focused on equality in the workplace, such as denial of access to better jobs and salary. Later they began to fight for "women's liberation" which included gaining control of their own private lives. This relates to the image as Donna Gottschalk was a feminist also fighting for women equality as well as gay rights.
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Understanding Gender - 0 views

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    The terms "gender" and "sex" are interchangeable for many people. This idea has become so common, particularly in western societies, that it is rarely questioned. Nevertheless biological sex and gender are different; gender is not inherently connected to one's physical anatomy. Sex is biological and includes physical attributes such as sex chromosomes, gonads, sex hormones, internal reproductive structures, and external genitalia. At birth, it is used to identify individuals as male or female. Gender on the other hand is more complex. Along with one's physical traits it also entails what one's internal sense of self, whether it be male, female, both or neither as well as one's outward presentations and behaviors related to that perception. This relates to the image due to categorization of gays and lesbians. Their gender is based on the perception of themselves, not their biological sex.
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Gay Rights and Freedom of Speech - 0 views

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    In the 1970s, people have came together to raise awareness of gay and lesbian issues. These groups have struggled for civil rights by exercising their freedom of speech at places such as National Mall and Memorial Parks. on June 27, 1969 in New York City, when police attempted to raid a gay bar, enforcing state or city laws that restricted most behavior and dress for lesbians and homosexuals. That night the customers of Stonewall Inn, a bar on Christopher Street, fought back for personal rights in a riot that became symbolic for civil rights. Many consider this event the beginning of the gay rights movement. The article relates to the image as Donna Gottschalk was a lesbian feminist fighting for gay rights as well as women equality.
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Rise of Feminism in the 1960s-1970s - 1 views

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    This site discusses the rise of feminism in the 1960s - 1970s. This movement is also known as the Second Wave of Feminism. The first wave occurred during the late 1800s and early 1900s - women banded together for voting rights. The second wave focused on overall discrimination against women and their natural rights. The National Organization for Women (NOW) was formed. Their goals were Women's rights in abortion,Anti-job discrimination, Domestic violence, and same educational opportunities. Overall, the organization strived for women equality among men. During this period many other women rights groups were organized such as Female Liberation, Redstockings, and Bread and Roses just to name a few. The article relates to the image as Donna Gottschalk was a feminist who fought for women's rights and equality.
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Social and Cultural Effects of the Depression - 1 views

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    This site summarizes human impact the Great Depression had on Americans. Many people have lost they jobs. This resulting in the increase of crime, prostitution and alcoholism as people tried to find an escape from their daily problems. Men were not getting married as often and birth rates decrease as to avoid the expense of feeding and caring for an additional person. Films and radio became very popular as a form of entertainment during these times.
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What was Franklin Delano Roosevelt's plan to end the Great Depression? - 0 views

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    This site provides a synopsis of President Roosevelt - gives brief details and accomplishments of his life growing up prior to winning the presidency. It summarizes how and why got elected - the promises he made to the American people. Finally, it list the programs he created to reform American during the Great Depression
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The Great Depression - 1 views

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    This is great because it provides a summary of the Great Depression along with a timeline of events. The timeline highlights sufficient times during the 1930s, from the stock market crash, to the unemployment rates, ending with America's involvement in World War II. There is a tab that list the most influential people during the Great Depression such as President Roosevelt, which also summarize their active role during the Great Depression. There a section of photos which helps you get a glimpse into to what life was like during this time. Under the facts section, you are able to find statistics about the economy, unemployment and population during the 1930s
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Depression & WWII (1929-1945) - 0 views

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    On October 29, 1929 the stock market crashed. This day is also known as "Black Tuesday". This was the beginning of the Geat Depression Era in America. During the Great Depression, many Americans were unemployed. President Roosevelt introduced the "New Deal" which offered work relief for the American people. America's entry into War World 2 helped supply jobs for the American people. During this time of war, the demand for supplies for war was high. This provided a growth in the economy as more people began to work.
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Top 5 Causes of the Great Depression - 0 views

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    This site provides a brief synopsis of the top 5 causes for the Great Depression that occurred during the 1930s. The stock market crashed, banks stop giving out loans, many people loss their wages because their funds were not secure in the banks. With high unemployment rates, people stopped stop shopping inventory began to accumulated. This caused a ripple effect to other businesses. The rise on import taxes reduced business transactions with foreign countries. This site mentions the drought in Mississippi Valley although it did not have a direct effect. However, it prevented people from paying their taxes and other debts. They also had to sell their farms for no profit to themselves.
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100 Facts About Rosa Parks On Her 100th Birthday - 1 views

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    This site is a tribute to Rosa Parks for her 100th birthday. In chronological order, it list 100 facts about her life.. spanning from childhood and beyond her death. It list details of the Montgomery Bus Boycott as well as all her accomplishments and awards she has received even after death. What's amazing about this site is that you have all these facts listed about Rosa, some famously known and some that are barely known. Its a one stop shop site all about Rosa Parks.
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Rosa Parks: Mother of the Civil Rights Movement - 1 views

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    This site is a publication in which uses an excerpt from the book Free At Last: The U.S. Civil Rights Movement. This excerpt focuses on Rosa Parks, who's also known as the Mother of Civil Rights. This site provides us with a brief biography of Rosa's life. It speaks of her role in Montgomery Bus Boycott and what shaped her as a child to become a quiet activist. Later in life, Parks was acknowledged and presented with an award by President Bill Clinton. When Parks died in 2005, her body was approved by Congress to rotunda of the US Capitol. Parks is the first women, second black person, and the 31st person granted this honor.
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(1955) Martin Luther King Jr., "The Montgomery Bus Boycott" - 1 views

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    This particular site allows us to read the speech Martin Luther King Jr gave while origanizing the boycott. Its fascinating to read the speech that inspired so many blacks in the iconic boycott. With his words, he managed to motivate blacks to fight for their rights in a peaceful manner.
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott - 1 views

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    This site tells all who and what organizations were involved in origanizing the boycott. It shows how origanized and well put together their plan was. It moved efficienty and seamlessly. Over 90% of the blacks participated in the boycott finding alternative transportation, including carpooling. In the end, the blacks have overcome and was successful in obtaining equality on the bus. This boycott gave way for the whole civil rights movement.
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott - 0 views

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    Although Rosa Parks incident ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott there were many other incidents that led also led to the boycott. Many blacks as well as Parks became tired of the mistreatment and unfairness. This site brings forth others who experienced discrimination on the bus. Parks is the "face" of the infamous Montgomery Bus Boycott. Before the Montgomery Bus Boycott, blacks organized a bus boycott in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Mobile Alabama
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