The term “feminism” is relatively new. It appeared for the first time in the English language in the 1990s. Is it true or false?
False. The term “feminism” appeared in the English language in the 1890s, though women’s conscious struggle against discrimination and sexism is much older.
In 10 countries, women are legally force to obey their husbands. (force= obligation)
This is true. Moreover, only 76 countries have legislation that directly focuses domestic violence and just 57 of them include sexual abuse.
Around the world, women had 50% of management/administrative roles in businesses
False. Just 24% of management roles are held by women.
The Spice Girls in the 90s used the term "GIRL POWER" or "GRL PWR". This term was very popular.
True. The phrase "Girl Power" is linked to third-wave feminism and it was made popular by the Spice Girls in the mid to late 1990s.
More than 100 countries have had a female head of state over the past 50 years. (e.g; president; Prime minister, etc)
False. Only fifty-two countries have had a female head of state over the past 50 years.
In 1770, the British Parliament proposed a new law that women using makeup should be accused of witchcraft.
This is surprisingly true.
Approximately 650 million girls and women alive today were forced to marry before their 18th birthday. (forced= obligation)
This is also sadly true. Thankfully, an estimated 25 million child marriages have been prevented due to progress during the past decade.
The feminist movement is usually categorized into 4 main waves (movements/situations).
True. The First Wave began with the suffragette movement. The Second Wave 1960s-1970s focused on debates about abortion and equal pay. The Third Wave began in t
On average, in the USA women and men are equally paid (money you receive as a consequence of your work)
False. It is estimated that women earn 78 cents for every dollar a man makes.
