About the inquiry

This inquiry leads students through an investigation of the three waves of feminism. The first wave (1848 to 1920) focused on inequalities like gaining women’s suffrage (the right to vote) and economic, civil, and political rights. In the second wave (1963 to the 1980s), women addressed a wide range of issues, including unofficial inequalities, official legal inequalities, sexuality, inequalities in the family and workplace, and reproductive rights. The third wave extended from the 1990s to the present. Third-wave feminists (1991-present) have changed the outlook with their increasing participation in a range of cultural, scientific, and arts-related activities which has led to their involvement in political organizations and issues.

Compelling Question

How can women achieve equality in a patriarchal society?

Staging Question

Read and discuss the similarities and differences across three quotes related to women’s rights.

Summative Performance Task

Argument: How can women achieve equality in a patriarchal society? Construct an argument in the form of a poster that evaluates that addresses the compelling question using specific claims and relevant evidence and information from contemporary and historical sources.

Extension: Develop an annotated bibliography that identifies sources on feminism and gender equality that would be appropriate to share with a younger group of students.

Taking Informed Action

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