Stories of Women in the 1960s: Fighting for Freedom (Middle School Nonfiction: Women's Stories from History)
By Cath Senker.
Description
In the 1960s, a woman's place was seen as being in the home. She even found it hard to make a big purchase if a man wasn't with her. African-American women faced racism daily and were given low-paid, exhausting jobs. It was time for women to stand up for equal rights and equal pay. These are the stories of four trailblazers who achieved amazing things in difficult circumstances: Betty Freidan protested at the Miss America pageant against judging women on appearance. Ella Baker helped organize Freedom Schools, where black history was taught for the first time. Barbara Castle was on...
ISBN(s)
1406289493, 9781406289497
