Asked by carolyn guillen on May 25, 2024

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Which "wave" of feminism was focused on organizing women and using feminism as a resource for seeking equality in social organizations?

A) First wave
B) Second wave
C) Third wave
D) Fourth wave

Second Wave

Often refers to the second phase or generation of a movement, notably used in the context of the second wave of feminism in the 1960s-1980s focusing on equality and discrimination.

Feminism

A movement aimed at advocating for women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.

Social Organizations

Structured groups of people that come together to pursue shared goals or perform specific functions within society.

  • Recognize the historical waves of feminism and their primary focuses.
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Celeste CarrilloMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The second wave of feminism, which began in the 1960s and continued into the 1980s, focused on issues beyond the suffrage and political equality addressed in the first wave. It emphasized organizing women and using feminism as a resource for seeking equality in social organizations, workplaces, and in the law, addressing issues such as gender discrimination, reproductive rights, and the Equal Rights Amendment.