AP European History Flashcards: 20th-Century Feminism
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A woman in 1968 uses the birth control pill to plan for a career before starting a family. This choice reflects what broader change for women?
This reflects how new modes of reproduction gave women more options in their personal lives, allowing them to better plan for and balance career and family.
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A woman in 1968 uses the birth control pill to plan for a career before starting a family. This choice reflects what broader change for women?
This reflects how new modes of reproduction gave women more options in their personal lives, allowing them to better plan for and balance career and family.
What innovations gave 20th-century women more options and control in their personal and reproductive lives?
New modes of reproduction, such as the birth control pill and scientific fertilization, gave women more options in their personal lives.
Besides individual leaders attaining high office, what was another key political gain for women?
Women also increased their overall representation in legislative bodies in many nations, showing a broader trend of political participation.
Even after gaining access to careers and the vote, what challenge did women in Europe continue to face?
Despite these significant advancements, women continued to face persistent social inequalities.
In Western Europe, what was the primary driver for women gaining the vote and greater educational opportunities?
In Western Europe, women gained these rights primarily through organized feminist efforts and activism.
What is meant by "new modes of marriage, partnership, and divorce" for 20th-century women?
This refers to women having more options and personal autonomy regarding their relationships, including choices about partnership and the ability to end a marriage.
What three main factors defined and changed women's lives in the 20th and 21st centuries?
Women's lives were defined by family and work responsibilities, economic changes, and the influence of feminism.
What were the three key areas of advancement for women in 20th-century Europe?
Women gained the vote (suffrage), greater educational opportunities, and increased access to professional careers.
How did the path to women's rights in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union differ from that in Western Europe?
In Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, women gained rights such as suffrage and career access primarily through government policy, rather than feminist efforts.
How does Margaret Thatcher's career serve as an example of women's changing political roles in the 20th century?
Margaret Thatcher's attainment of a high political office exemplifies how women gained access to the highest levels of political power during this era.
Overall, how did the status of women develop throughout the 20th century?
Women's status changed significantly as they gained the vote, greater educational and career opportunities, more personal options, and increased political representation.