What role did women play in the society in 1960's?

Answer 1

Feminism in the 1960s was part of second wave feminism, which lasted until the 1980s. Some key components of second wave feminism that occurred in the 60s were the publishing of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique, the formation of NOW, and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

The Feminine Mystique dealt with the discontent that many housewives of the 60s felt. During World War Two, many women had had to leave the house and work in factories to fill the labor shortage left by the men being deployed, and in order to support themselves. At the end of the war, women were expected to return home in order to care for their husbands, and allow men to re-take their traditional places in the workforce. Many women were unhappy in their limited roles as only housewives, but had no language to express how they felt, and could often times not explain why they were feeling such discontentment. Betty Friedan's book described what they were feeling, and gave them language to express their discontent, which helped women then call for the expansion for their rights and roles in the workforce.

NOW (the National Organization for Women) was formed in 1966 and pressed for equality in the workplace and in political life for women. NOW's efforts were pivotal for the expansion of women's rights in the 60s, and the organization has remained a strong force for positive social change, even today.

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act was also critical in the feminist movement. It mandated equal employment opportunities. However, Title VII was ineffectually enforced, but it was nonetheless a historic piece of legislation that helped serve as a springboard for further legislation, and it did in some cases help women enter the workforce.

Answer 2

They didnt have a role they were egg heads.

Answer 3

A lot of people were involved and one person i know of is Susan B. Anthony...im asking the same question.

Answer 4

It was different from the historical movement namely because it already did not protest against abortion. Maybe it was even the turning point.