what were the main goals of the women’s liberation movement, and more broadly, Second-wave feminism? By early 1980 were these goals successful?
The women’s liberation movement is mostly based in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. The main goal of this movement is to seek equal rights and equal opportunities, as well as pursue greater personal freedom for women.
As of the second wave feminism movement, it mainly happened in the 1960s and 1970s. This second-wave started in the United States first, initiated by American women, then it spread out to and influenced other countries and regions. The major goals of the second-save feminism is to pay attention to the issues of equality, as well as discrimination.
And by early 1980, varied goals of the second-wave feminism were actually met or at least partially met. There were more women taking positions in institutions and organizations such as universities/colleges, business corporations, and government. Women received more respect and gained more control over their body and other freedom rights. In addition, women had more voice and were more heard in general, which allowed women to express their opinion more freely in turn.
