Divided We Stand
The Battle Over Women's Rights and Family Values That Polarized American Politics
in:
Gender Studies
Summary:
The book examines the schism in American politics that emerged in the 1970s, focusing on the National Women's Conference in 1977 and its impact. It explores how the feminist movement and conservative backlash over issues like abortion, the Equal Rights Amendment, and gay rights shaped the political landscape and led to the rise of the Moral Majority and modern conservative politics.
Key points:
1. The 1977 National Women's Conference in Houston was a key event for women's rights, focusing on the ERA and reproductive rights. It united feminists but also sparked conservative women's opposition.
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