History of the United States II / Unit 14 USH2 2005 short lesson, about 20 seconds
NOW
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The idea
In nineteen sixty-six the National Organization for Women formed, framed by a statement of purpose Friedan wrote, to open all of American life to women with the rights men enjoyed.
In practice
NOW organising airline workers against advertisements that sexualised flight attendants, as the Yawp records.
Where people slip
The anchor says NOW set the feminist movement's agenda.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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