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History Question

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Overview

    A First-Person Perspective

    The activism of the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s reflected women’s desire for improvement in their lives. In this 500-word (minimum) essay assignment, you will examine women’s involvement in one of the activist movements critical to these decades: the Civil Rights Movement, Asian American activism, Chicana activism, LGBTQIA+ rights, or AIM. Once you have identified the specific activist movement, you will want to address how the second wave of feminism impacted women’s experiences in your selected activist movement.

    Your essay should address:

    • The specific activism movement of interest to you, and how the second wave of feminism impacted women’s experiences as part of this activist movement.
    • Analysis of your perspective on the significance of this activist movement between the 1960s and 1980.
    • A reflection component in which you will reflect on the accomplishments of women in the activist movement you have selected, as well as how the activism of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s may continue to impact the future. To complete this assignment, you will craft a 500-word (minimum) essay with at least three academic sources (course reading materials and two additional academic sources) properly cited and referenced in APA format.The assignment must meet the following college writing expectations:
      • Writing should establish the purpose of the essay with a clear, sustained point of view.
      • Writing should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling).
      • Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified as well as original and insightful.
      • Writing should follow APA citation and reference style.
        • Utilize the Assignment Resources for further direction if needed.
      ResearchUsing course readings and outside academic sources (a total of three sources), research women’s activism between 1960 and the early 1980s.The first step for this assignment is to determine which activist effort you would like to emphasize in this assignment. Select one activist effort from the following list: AIM (American Indian Movement), Asian American activism, Chicana activism, LGBTQIA+ rights, or the African American Civil Rights Movement.Once you have selected your activist effort, you will follow the guidelines below.The second wave of feminism would not only correspond with the latter decades of the suffrage movement but also with discussions of women’s economic independence and efforts to break free of societal constraints. For this Unit 7 Assignment, you will put yourself in the shoes of a woman from between 1960 and the early 1980s and explore how activism helped inspire a collective voice for women.ReflectHaving thoroughly researched the topic, assess the impact of involvement in a specific activist movement on women’s lives and experiences, and reflect upon the continued impact of women’s collective voice (from 1960 to the 1980s) on the present and its potential to impact future (e.g., 2030, 2035, etc.). Part I: Introduction
      • Begin your essay with a description of the activist effort you have selected to discuss; briefly identify why this activist movement is of interest to you, and the efforts of women within the movement (and then expand upon this in the remainder of the essay).
      • The content of the essay should address the significance of collective action (collective voices) in the activist movements of the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s.
      Part II: Selected Activist Movement (1960 – early 1980s)
      • What were the main issues women were fighting for as part of the activist movement you have selected?
      • To what degree were they successful?
      • What was the impact of the second wave of feminism on the activist movement you have selected? In your perspective, did the feminist movement of the 1960s through the early 1980s have a positive impact on the social movements and activism for equity and inclusion during this time period?
      Part III: Reflection
      • Reflect on the impact women’s participation in activist movements would have on their personal lives.
      • Identify and consider one particular individual involved in the activist movements of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s whose experiences inspired you.
      • Consider, too, how you may be able to relate to the determination of women involved in the activism of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
      Part IV: Conclusion
      • Address whether your selected activist effort improved overall quality of life for women. Explain why/how.
      • Consider the future of social movements and activism in the United States. What is your vision of the future in terms of successful activism for positive change?
      Use APA formatting, including parenthetical citations and references, and structure your thoughts in essay format, including an introductory paragraph and thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.