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"As a Black person, I am no stranger to prejudice. But the truth is that in the political world I have been far more discriminated against because I am a woman than because I am Black. When I ran for the House of Representatives, I encountered more opposition because of my sex than because of my race. . . . Prejudice against Black people is becoming unacceptable although it will take years to eliminate it. But prejudice against women is still acceptable."
— Representative Shirley Chisholm, address to the United States House of Representatives, 1969

Which of the following developments of the late 1960s and 1970s did the sentiments expressed in the excerpt most directly reflect?

  1. A
    A broad national consensus that successfully unified civil rights and feminist organizations under a single strategy
  2. B
    The passage of Great Society legislation that eliminated the gender wage gap through federal anti-poverty programs
  3. The growth of a feminist movement seeking social, economic, and political equalityAnswer
  4. D
    The prioritization of containment policies in foreign affairs as a method to resolve domestic social divisions

Answer

The growth of a feminist movement seeking social, economic, and political equality
The excerpt from Shirley Chisholm's 1969 speech highlights her personal experiences with gender discrimination and argues that prejudice against women remains socially acceptable. This reflects the emergence and growth of the second-wave feminist movement during the late 1960s and 1970s, which fought for political, social, and economic equality.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the historical context and main argument of the stimulus.
The stimulus is a 1969 speech by Shirley Chisholm, who argues that she faced more discrimination in politics as a woman than as a Black person, and that prejudice against women remains socially acceptable.
Understanding the source's main point is necessary to connect it to broader historical trends.
2
Identify the historical movement associated with challenging gender discrimination during this era.
The late 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of second-wave feminism, which aimed to address social, economic, and political inequalities faced by women.
This connects the specific arguments of the speech to the correct larger historical development.
3
Evaluate the options to find the one that matches this development and eliminate distractors.
The correct option describes the growth of a feminist movement seeking equality. Other options describe containment, the Great Society, or national consensus, which do not align with Chisholm's specific focus on gender discrimination.
Confirming the correct option ensures accuracy and rules out common misconceptions.

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Feminist, LGBTQ+, and Minority Liberation Movements
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