Unit Plan

Women’s Rights: How Can Women Achieve Equality in a Patriarchal Society?

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Women today may not have heard of Madame C.J. Walker or Wilma Mankiller, and a few may not be aware of Emma Watson's current role; however, they have certainly benefited from their efforts. Using questions supplied by this guided inquiry, high schoolers examine these women's impact on the quest for equality in a male-dominated society. Class members research the contributions of these remarkable women to women's rights and present their findings to the class.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Requires extra prep time to prepare the many materials required for the lesson
  • Have class members project what they feel will be the Fourth Wave of Feminism and the issues that need to be addressed
  • Conduct the lesson during March's Women's History Month
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a projection device for the videos and copies of multiple documents
Pros
  • Includes both formative and summative performance tasks
  • It also includes a suggestion for taking informed action
Cons
  • None