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.
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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.
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Supporting QuestionHow did Madame C.J. Walker create her own opportunity?
Formative TasksCreate an infographic that illustrates how Madame C.J. Walker created her own opportunity.
SourcesSource A: The Incredible Rise of a Cosmetic Giant
Source B: Madam C. J. Walker: The Ultimate Self-Made Woman
Source C: Madam C.J. Walker: Her Crusade
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Supporting QuestionHow did Wilma Mankiller challenge injustice?
Formative TasksWrite a paragraph that explains how Wilma Mankiller challenged injustice.
SourcesSource A: Wilma Mankiller press conference at Ball State University, 1994-03-28
Source B: Mankiller: Wilma Mankiller: An American Hero
Source C: Wilma Mankiller Interview
Source D: Commencement Address at Northern Arizona University - Dec. 18, 1992
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Supporting QuestionHow does Emma Watson work to empower women?
Formative TasksWrite an evidenced-based claim that describes how Emma Watson works to empower women.
SourcesSource A: Emma Watson Explains Why Some Men Have Trouble with Feminism
Source B: Emma Watson’s Speech for HeForShe IMPACT at World Economic Forum 2015
Source C: Emma Watson's Speech on Gender Equality at the UN
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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