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The women's movement has become one of the most talked-about and important social movements of the twentieth century in the United States and in many other countries throughout the world. It has, for better or for worse, altered the course of American politics, education, and employment, and it has even changed the family structure. As a result, it has had a tremendous impact on the lives of millions of American men, women, and children. In this lecture we will be dealing primarily with the impact the women's movement has had on the political, economic, and social system of the United States, but this does not mean that its influence has not been felt in other countries. It certainly has been, and in all probability will be, felt in even more countries in the future.

The lecturer starts out by explaining the history of the women's movement since its beginnings in the I800s. She covers most of the major social changes that occurred through the I900s as well and then, in some detail, she discusses the progress that has been made in the present day. The lecturer explains changes in the areas of the workplace, politics, and the home that have occurred as a result of the women's movement, and she uses examples, illustrations, and statistics to back up her claims.

At the end of the lecture, the lecturer explains that although many people still consider the women's movement to be a necessary element of American society, many people have differing opinions about the form the movement should take. The lecturer concludes by stating that the terms associated with the women's movement are not nearly as important as the changes that the movement has caused in society, particularly in the United States.

Orientation Listening

As you listen to the lecture for the first time, use the outline below to help you understand the general content of the lecture and the topics discussed. The outline should help you perceive the overall structure of the lecture and the main ideas presented by the lecturer.

I. The women's movement is a century and a half old

A. Organized movement began in mid-1800s (Ryan: Feminism and the Women's Movement)

B. Women then considered nonpersons and could not:

1. inherit property

2. control their own money

3. gain custody of their children after divorce

4. vote

II. Changes in the 1900s-Europe and America

A. After World War I, many countries gave women the right to vote (1920 in the U.S.)

B. World War II-women entered the job market

c. Today women have gained more job opportunities

1. Hold positions of leadership

2. Entering male-dominated professions: firefighters and pilots

III. Women-owned businesses

A. Are one of fastest-growing segments of U.S. economy

1. "Hot spots" for women entrepreneurs in western United States: Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Arizona

B. Employ more people domestically than the Fortune 500 worldwide

c. Challenge women to find balance between work, family, and social life

IV. Women in politics

A. Number of female state legislators has grown more than 500 percent since 1969

B. Countries that have had women presidents and prime ministers