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Difficulty: MediumFeminist, LGBTQ+, and Minority Liberation Movements

National Organization for Women (NOW), 'Bill of Rights,' 1968:

I. Equal Rights Amendment
II. Enforce Law Banning Sex Discrimination
III. Maternity Leave Rights in Employment and in Education
IV. Tax Deductions for Home and Child Care Expenses for Working Parents
V. Child Day Care Centers
VI. Equal and Non-segregated Education
VII. Equal Job Training Opportunities and Allowances for Women in Poverty
VIII. The Right of Women to Control Their Reproductive Lives

Which of the following strategies of the mainstream feminist movement in the late 1960s is most directly reflected in the goals outlined in the excerpt?

  1. Seeking equal integration into society through legal reform and federal legislationAnswer
  2. B
    Abandoning political lobbying to focus exclusively on radical community-based self-defense initiatives
  3. C
    Advocating for the dismantling of Great Society programs in order to return to the original relief policies of the New Deal
  4. D
    Prioritizing the global containment of communism over domestic socioeconomic reforms for women

Answer

Seeking equal integration into society through legal reform and federal legislation
The correct answer is correct because the National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society, exercising all the privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men. The 'Bill of Rights' demonstrates this reformist approach by demanding constitutional amendments, the enforcement of federal laws, and governmental action on child care and education.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the NOW Bill of Rights from 1968 to identify the methods and institutions targeted by the demands.
The demands focus heavily on legislation (the Equal Rights Amendment), enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, tax deductions, and public policy changes.
Understanding the targeted institutions clarifies the movement's primary strategic orientation.
2
Evaluate the overall philosophy of the mainstream feminist movement represented by the National Organization for Women (NOW) during this period.
NOW represented liberal feminism, which aimed to reform existing political and economic structures from within to achieve equality.
This distinguishes mainstream liberal feminism from more radical factions that sought a total restructuring of society.
3
Match these findings with the options provided and eliminate distractors.
The option regarding seeking equal integration through legal reform and legislation aligns perfectly with the document's emphasis on legal rights and legislative policy, whereas options about radical isolation, dismantling welfare programs, or containment are historically inaccurate.
Ensures the correct answer is selected based on historical evidence and clear logic.

Key Concept

Strategies and goals of the mainstream feminist movement (NOW) in Period 8
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Feminist, LGBTQ+, and Minority Liberation Movements

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