International Women's Day

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In the beginning was the Word. And the word was...

In the beginning was the Word. And the word was...

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Associations with:

Associations with:

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What is feminism for you? 1. Nature 2. Equal rights 3.

What is feminism for you? 

1. Nature 
2. Equal rights 
3. Purposeless 
4. Misguided 
5. Respectful 
6.


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Why do women have to fight back? Are they safe? What is upskirting?

Why do women have to fight back?  Are they safe?  What is upskirting? 

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Do you know any famous feminists?

Do you know any famous feminists?

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The Suffragettes In the first major rallying cry for feminism, The

The Suffragettes
In the first major rallying cry for feminism, The Suffragettes

fought  for women's rights, most specifically, the right to vote. Their movements and protests, both peaceful and radical, allowed for the nationwide right for women to vote in 1920. 
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1. Where was she from? 2. Who was she? 3. When

1. Where was she from?  2. Who was she?  3. When was she

born?  4. Were her actions radical?
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Eleanor Roosevelt Roosevelt became the first First Lady to take on

Eleanor Roosevelt
Roosevelt became the first First Lady to take on responsibilities beyond

merely hosting and entertaining in the White House. From 1935 to 1962, Roosevelt wrote "My Day," a newspaper column that addressed women's work, equality and rights before there was even a word for "feminism".
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What is the most powerful quote and why?

What is the most powerful quote and why?

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Coretta Scott King Although most known for her marriage to Martin

Coretta Scott King
Although most known for her marriage to Martin Luther King Jr.

and her work with Civil Rights, Coretta Scott King devoted much of her life to women's equality. She helped found NOW (National Organization for Women) in 1966 and played a key role in the organization's development.
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Who was this powerful woman?

Who was this powerful woman?

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Maya Angelou Through her literature, public speaking and powerful writing, Maya

Maya Angelou

Through her literature, public speaking and powerful writing, Maya Angelou

inspired both women and African Americans to overcome gender and race discrimination. In 2011, Angelou was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her works that spanned over 50 years including 36 books, seven autobiographies and over 50 honorary degrees.
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Still I Rise You may write me down in history With

Still I Rise 

You may write me down in history With your bitter,

twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells Pumping in my living room.
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Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered

Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered eyes? Shoulders

falling down like teardrops. Weakened by my soulful cries.
Does my haughtiness offend you? Don’t you take it awful hard ‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines Diggin’ in my own back yard.
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You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me

You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with

your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise.