This essay covers Week 7 of the readings for this course, including the lecture notes in Modules and the assigned readings in Kerber, Women’s America. The answer should be a 2-3 page essay (double-spaced) with a thesis, conclusion, and source citations listed at the end. Citations may be informal. For Modules, use the name of the page. For the textbook, use Kerber, Women’s America and the page number(s).
In essay format, answer the questions below:
1. Consider the causes and effects of the new feminism of the late 1960s. What accounts for the feminist movement’s rapid impact on American society? Do you think the “Me Too” Movement is a continuation and broadening of this movement?
2. Can laws ensure sexual equality? Are policies that address gender difference needed to provide equal opportunity? To approach these difficult questions, consider the policy of affirmative action and the laws on sexual harassment.
