Women's Movements

Women's Movements

Discussion & Essay Questions

Available to teachers only as part of the Teaching Women's MovementsTeacher Pass

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Sample of Discussion & Essay Questions


    Big Picture

    1. How do you explain the fact that many feminists did not place securing the vote at the top of their reform agenda?
      • Does this seem logical to you? Why or why not?
    2. What other reforms did these feminists find more compelling?  
      • Do you agree with their priorities? Why or why not?
    3. How important is the right to vote in terms of social and economic advancement?
    4. Assume you have none of the rights listed below. How would you rank them in terms of importance? In which order would you seek to acquire them and why?  
      • Right to receive education in public schools
      • Right to attend a university or earn an advanced degree
      • Right to own property
      • Right to obtain a divorce
      • Right to marry the person of your choice
      • Right to vote
      • Right to dress as you choose