Unit III _ Social Activism

Question of the Day
The Warren Court decisions of the 1950s and 1960s resulted in which of the following?
legal segregation of public schools
granting of more rights and legal protections for people accused of crimes.
the right to prayer in public schools
the unequal representation of people in Congress
The liberal court of the 1960s made several decisions that impacted American society. Warren Court decisions greatly expanded the rights of people accused of crimes.

WOMEN BREAKING FREE Social Activism: Feminist Movement

Transition Activity
With a partner…
Define Feminism
Develop with a list of ideas that represent the stereotypical woman of the 1950’s and 1960’s
Remember all of the stuff we talked about in Unit II (gender roles!)!!??

The Feminine Mystique
“ The problem lay buried, unspoken for so many years in the minds of American women. It was a strange stirring, a sense of dissatisfaction, a yearning that women suffered in the middle of the 20 th century in the United States. Each suburban housewife struggled with it alone. As she made the beds, shopped for groceries, matched slipcover material, ate peanut butter sandwiches with her children, chauffeured Cub Scouts and Brownies, lay beside her husband at night—she was afraid to ask even of herself the silent question—is this all?”
Question for Discussion: What does the quote imply about women's satisfaction with life?

1960s Counterculture

1960s youth were heavily influenced by the Civil Rights Movement & the Women’s Movement

Peace Harmony Equality Love Self-reflection Freedom of Choice

Term used to refer to a person in the 1960’s & 1970’s who rejected mainstream culture
Favored a “free-er” life
“ Hippie”

Free love
Narcotic use
Rejection of material culture
Outrageous clothing!
Ragged jeans and tie-dyed T-shirts
Beads, long hair, and beards
Summary: Hippies rejected conformity and materialism
“ Free-er” Living

Lack of money
Lack of respect from mainstream America
Lack of success (the movement fell apart  )
Costs of a “Free-er” Lifestyle

Jimmy Hendrix
THE BEATLES
Woodstock!
MUSIC Rock n Roll

Hippie Culture’s “Do your own thing” mentality changed attitudes …
Sexual behavior
Dress , appearance, music
Freedom of speech

Unit III _ Social Activism

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