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Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the narrative highlights the struggles and triumphs of four remarkable women who challenged societal norms. Betty Friedan's protest at the Miss America pageant confronted the superficial judgment of women, while Ella Baker's establishment of Freedom Schools provided vital education on black history. Barbara Castle's role as a rare female MP championed equal pay, and Mary Quant revolutionized women's fashion, promoting self-expression. Their courageous actions significantly advanced women's rights and reshaped societal perceptions.
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Stories of Women in the 1960s: Fighting for Freedom, Cath Senker
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Stories of Women in the 1960s: Fighting for Freedom
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Cath Senker
- Publisher
- Heinemann Library
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9781484608661
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the narrative highlights the struggles and triumphs of four remarkable women who challenged societal norms. Betty Friedan's protest at the Miss America pageant confronted the superficial judgment of women, while Ella Baker's establishment of Freedom Schools provided vital education on black history. Barbara Castle's role as a rare female MP championed equal pay, and Mary Quant revolutionized women's fashion, promoting self-expression. Their courageous actions significantly advanced women's rights and reshaped societal perceptions.