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What does the NOW Statement of Purpose Reveal?
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The middle of the twentieth century saw numerous groups and movements pushing for a greater recognition of equality and civil rights. One of these groups was the National Organization of Women (NOW). Formed in 1966, the group argued in its statement of purpose that “the time has come for a new movement toward true equality for all women in America, and toward a fully equal partnership of the sexes, as part of the worldwide revolution of human rights now taking place within and beyond our national borders.”
In 1968, NOW published its Bill of Rights, setting forth its demands for placing women on equal footing with men.
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Explore this document in this primary source activity from our comprehensive U.S. history resource, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
As an extension, have students compare and contrast different views on women’s movements of the period by reading two additional narratives from Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness,
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Phyllis Schlafly and the Debate over the Equal Rights Amendment and
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The Birth Control Pill .
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EXPLORE THE ACTIVITY
Think the Vote!
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Should the United States Create a Wealth Tax? Get your students involved in the debate around this question. Students may answer Yes, it should; No, it should not; or a nuanced answer in-between!
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Answers need to be submitted by March 28th to be considered for this contest.
A prize will be awarded to the student with the best answer and analysis on each side. Winners are also eligible to win a $1,000 grand prize drawing at the end of the year. Teachers are also awarded prizes for student winners!
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