Stories of Women in the 1960s: Fighting for Freedom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781484608715)

In the 1960s, a woman's place was seen as being in the home. She even found it hard to make a big purchase if a man wasn't with her. African-American women faced racism daily and were given low-paid, exhausting jobs. It was time for women to stand up for equal rights and equal pay. These are the stories of four trailblazers who achieved amazing things in difficult circumstances: Betty Freidan protested at the Miss America pageant against judging women on appearance. Ella Baker helped organize Freedom Schools, where black history was taught for the first time. Barbara Castle was one of the few women members of Parliament and fought for equal pay. Mary Quant showed women they could dress for themselves and not men. Many of the rights women have today are down to their actions. They helped change society's image of women forever.

Author: Cath Senker
ISBN-10: 1484608712
ISBN-13: 9781484608715
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2015
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.20h x 4.50w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.4
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 504874 / Stories of Women in the 1960s: Fighting for Freedom


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 213 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw