Respond to the question with an introduction, a thesis statement, and a conclusion (around 4 paragraphs.) The role and activities of American women during the first half of the 20th century were rapidly changing and “modernizing” alongside America. Women made great strides during this period, yet did not achieve full equity and equality with American men. In fact, it can be argued that still remains a problem to this day. Why and how did American women advance their rights and position in the first half of the 20th century? How did American women both challenge and conform to the gendered (& male dominated) view of the role of women in American life? What weaknesses or “blind-spots” were present within the push for increased Women’s Rights?

Respond to the question with an introduction, a thesis statement, and a conclusion (around 4 paragraphs.) The role and activities of American women during the first half of the 20th century were rapidly changing and “modernizing” alongside America. Women made great strides during this period, yet did not achieve full equity and equality with American men. In fact, it can be argued that still remains a problem to this day. Why and how did American women advance their rights and position in the first half of the 20th century? How did American women both challenge and conform to the gendered (& male dominated) view of the role of women in American life? What weaknesses or “blind-spots” were present within the push for increased Women’s Rights?