Assignment:
The Power of a Collective Voice
How did the suffrage movement (1848-1920) reflect society's expectations of gender roles? Do you think women's involvement in the suffrage movement enhanced their role in public life? Why, or why not?
The 19th Amendment was the result of a collective effort of many women and men. How can you relate to the sense of accomplishment felt by many of the suffragists in the aftermath of the ratification of the 19th Amendment?
Assignment: Prior Knowledge Check Questionnaire on women's history
Provide your responses to the following five questions. Include at least two to three sentences in response for each question. Use complete sentences and college level Standard English. APA formatting (citations and references) is not required for this Assignment.
• What comes to mind when you think about the history of American women?
• Do you have any previous knowledge about the topics covered in this course? Why/why not? And if so, which ones?
• What insights do you think you will gain from studying American women?
• How do you think you might be able to apply the knowledge you gain in this course to your personal and professional life?
• Review the interactive timeline. Select two events/individuals about which/whom you would like to learn more. Explain why. What interests you about these two selections?
In 1873, Dr. Edward H. Clarke's book, Sex in Education, prompted a debate over the potential hazards of co-education.
What impact would this debate have on education opportunities for women in the decades following the end of the Civil War? How would improvements in higher education correspond to changes in the workforce for American women?
Consider connections you are able to make to your own life experiences. How are you able to relate to the experiences of women pursuing college degrees and workforce opportunities in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries?
Provide connections to the Unit 2 Reading material via APA formatting (citations and references).