Problem
1) Name one of the events of the 1960's that ushered in the "rights phenomenon" in American society.
2) What is the term that means a rights group has brought their agenda to a national platform where it is important in an election? 1 pt.
3) What is the most common means or mechanism through which rights groups can achieve their objectives?
4) What was federal law passed in 1990 that completely changed the condition and status of the disabled in America?
5) State two facts or figures that characterize the disabled population in American society.
6) Name 3 other pronounced rights groups along with one of their most significant key demands.
7) Describe one example of the "rights industry".
8) Identify one characteristic, feature, or belief of the cause-oriented activist and/or liberal spectrum of the "New Puritans". 1 pt.
9) Identify one characteristic, feature, or belief of the religious fundamentalist and/or conservative spectrum of the "New Puritans". 1 pt.
10) State one result of the "rights revolution" on American society?
11) What did women decide to do in the 1970's that gave impetus or strength to the Women's Movement and feminism.
12) Balancing work and family was the major women's issue in what decade?
13) State or describe an argument or situation which demonstrates that women still experience pay inequity.
14) Relate one example of how women have made gains in the workplace and/or income when compared to men.
15) Relate 3 facts of statistics to show how households have changed since 1970.
16) Name a social choice made by women that has had a lasting impact on family life.
17) Sate an issue parents face with child- care.
18) Relate 3 examples of how significant women's income has been in household income, economically or personally.
19) Describe one effect dual income has had on the economic conditions of American households.
20) What is one non-market activity that families conduct?
21) Feminists and women's rights advocates still see setbacks in what two areas or situations?