The Status of Women

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This paper examines the status of women in the U.S. and Middle East. Their role in the political, economic and social world are explored. The climates that are the most favorable to women's emancipation and the factors that hinder their progress are outlined.

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"Since the early 1970's, the types of activism such as consciousness raising groups, have evolved into a wider public acceptance of feminist values. Also prevalent are national women's organizations skilled at influencing government policy, as well as an array of individuals and local groups, from musicians to women's studies programs, celebrating women's uniqueness (Banaszak pg). Although, perhaps the character and definition of the women's movement has changed significantly from its origins in the 1960's to the present day, the women's movement continues to be highly relevant, not only in the United States, but globally as well. Debates about women's roles and status in reference to politics, the economy and society are constantly occurring at the international level and within other nation states (Banaszak pg). This global context of women's issues is important for understanding the women's movement in the United States. Political activism in other countries can affect the discourse, activism and policy outcomes, as well as the overall vitality of the women's movement in the U.S (Banaszak pg)."

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