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Primary Sources- Famous Speeches: Gloria Steinem's Testimony on Equal Rights Amendment

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Question 1

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Which fact about Gloria Steinem is MOST relevant to understanding the source?

Gloria Steinem was one of the most prominent feminist activists in the 1960s and 70s.

Gloria Steinem was raised in Ohio, and then attended Smith College in the 1950s. 

Gloria Steinem campaigned on behalf of political candidates George McGovern and Hillary Clinton. 

Gloria Steinem is a writer whose work appeared in Esquire, Show Magazine, and New York Magazine.

Question 2

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According to Gloria Steinem, which myths harm women in society? Select two correct answers.

children must have full-time mothers

women face discrimination in society

the women's liberation movement is too radical 

women are biologically inferior to men

women should be the family breadwinner

Question 3

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Drag each item into the correct box. According to Gloria Steinem, how would the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) help men and women?

they won't be treated like second-class citizens anymore
they will be able to spend more time with their children
they will have equal opportunities for work and pay
they won't have to be the sole breadwinners anymore

How ERA would help men
How ERA would help women