Discussion 1: The Power of a Collective Voice

For this topic, please respond to both parts (Parts A and B) in the same initial response.

1. How did the suffrage movement (1848-1920) reflect society's expectations of gender roles? Do you think women's involvement in the suffrage movement enhanced their role in public life? Why, or why not?

2. The 19th Amendment was the result of a collective effort of many women and men. How can you relate to the sense of accomplishment felt by many of the suffragists in the aftermath of the ratification of the 19th Amendment?

ASSIGNMENT

1) Review the Interactive Timeline on American Women. Next, practice what you have learned by completing the graded Knowledge Check Questionnaire. This will help you practice important concepts related to skills needed by managers and the four functions of management.

2) Download the Prior Knowledge Check Questionnaire. Answer the five questions and reflect honestly on each question. Give your responses accordingly, with a minimum of two to three sentences in response for each question. Use complete sentences and college level standard English. APA formatting (citations and references) is not required for this Assignment.

knowledge check questionaire is attached below

DISCUSSION 2

• This unit contains one Discussion Board topic.

• Read this topic carefully so that you can post a response that addresses all aspects; each initial response should include a minimum of 100 words.

• You should also respond to at least two classmates' postings for each Discussion topic; each response should contain a minimum of 100 words.

Topic: Higher Education

In 1873, Dr. Edward H. Clarke's book, Sex in Education, prompted a debate over the potential hazards of co-education.

1. What impact would this debate have on education opportunities for women in the decades following the end of the Civil War? How would improvements in higher education correspond to changes in the workforce for American women?

2. In your response to the Discussion Board, consider connections you are able to make to your own life experiences. How are you able to relate to the experiences of women pursuing college degrees and workforce opportunities in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries?

Assignment: Prior Knowledge Check Questionnaire on women's history

Provide your responses to the following five questions.Include at least two to three sentences in response for each question. Use complete sentences and college level Standard English. APA formatting (citations and references) is not required for this Assignment.

• What comes to mind when you think about the history of American women?

• Do you have any previous knowledge about the topics covered in this course? Why/why not? And if so, which ones?

• What insights do you think you will gain from studying American women?

• How do you think you might be able to apply the knowledge you gain in this course to your personal and professional life?

• Review the interactive timeline. Select twoevents/individuals about which/whom you would like to learn more. Explain why. What interests you about these two selections?