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Womens Right Movement In The 1950's And 1960s

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Dear Joshualy, As a woman, I enjoyed your analyst of the events that changed the countries perception of how women should be treated. Prior to World War II women’s role in society was homemakers and mothers. The need for women in the workforce because most of the men were at war proved that women were capable of doing as good and even better than men. This created the Women’s Right Movement in 1950’s and 1960’s. Thank you, JoyRose

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