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1930's
The great depression caused a lot of people to lose their jobs and with less jobs available people preferred to hire men over women. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18fQkPIlBuUMud5cc3YWZ-DI751kBs1p_OCemvWviY_U/edit?usp=sharing -
Snow White
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1940's
During the war, the number of working women went from 12 million to 18.6 million. About half of all women in America were employed outside the home. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bX_rW4AkbVpKEOosVZUbUvWSfMBymSrI-9Vp_QtpGfk/edit?usp=sharing -
1950's
The 1950's is often viewed as a period of conformity, when both men and women observed strict gender roles and complied with society’s expectations. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aSfng67Z8_JetKCPywXJxaAcXjes56CBEmpNF6QO2ZU/edit?usp=sharing -
Cinderella
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Alice in Wonderland
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Sleeping Beauty
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1960's
In 1960, the world of American women was limited in almost every respect, from family life to the workplace. A woman was expected to follow one path: to marry in her early 20's, start a family quickly, and devote her life to homemaking.The female doesn't really expect a lot from life. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1E1Rfr_iHG2FxR_1gF3TVOd61U-yzcTo0jZp268WlS4g/edit?usp=sharing -
Mary Poppins
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1970's
The women’s rights movement made significant strides in the 1970’s and took a prominent role within society. Among these battles were challenging sexism, fighting for free access to legal abortion, and analyzing and overcoming oppression. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1L8xDm2Rx_cUXDCyPOR0eKh3WLrF6FUprFrEW4UVE1Mo/edit?usp=sharing -
1980's
During the 1980’s, The women’s movement focused on diverse issues, including reproductive rights, and sexual harassment. The Women's Movement was made more aggressive because of the election of President Reagan, who was against abortion and affirmative action. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11eS-E_91HWqoXoZE9E2KIOkcsC1zkGFZngII9-SfyvU/edit?usp=sharing -
The Little Mermaid
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1990's
By now, every state has passed legislation modeled after New York’s Married Women’s Property Act (1848), granting married women some control over their property and earnings. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eOyOdoU8sPwNzrUtfBS8YikRnHvGgrSeweKAmaxthfA/edit?usp=sharing -
Beauty and the Beast
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Aladdin
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Pocahontas
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Hurcules
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Mulan
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Tarzan
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2000's
CBS Broadcasting agrees to pay $8 million to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit by the E.E.O.C. on behalf of 200 women. The U.S. Supreme Court invalidates those portions of the Violence Against Women Act permitting victims of rape, domestic violence, etc. to sue their attackers in federal court. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15g6UUsHR_7gvmqchELMrTli2MXnZMZbQ6zLUhPBV0no/edit?usp=sharing -
Princess and the Frog
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Tangled
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2010
The Affordable Health Care Act is signed into law. Under this law, private health insurance companies must provide birth control without co-pays or deductibles. The law requires private insurance companies to cover preventive services. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Xm2IunXKfz3p2PZ2jhu7wZIYpiuAwAa-p6TjSWV9Trw/edit?usp=sharing -
Brave
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Frozen
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Moana
