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Quiz for Document 28–5: National Organization for Women, Statement of Purpose, October 29, 1966

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What position did the NOW take on the appointment of women to high-level positions in government and industry in its 1966 statement?

The organization considered this a central strategy for bringing about gender equality.

The organization applauded the nation for its inclusion of women in leadership roles.

The organization lamented the failure of women in leadership roles in government and business.

The organization rejected token appointments as a substitute for real change.

2. What argument did NOW make about women’s child-rearing responsibilities?

Men should bear primary responsibility for child care.

Government should provide free child care facilities.

Women lived longer than their child care responsibilities lasted.

The American economy lost talented workers to child care responsibilities.

3. Which type of laws did NOW propose to change?

Marriage and divorce laws

Civil rights laws

Inheritance laws

Employment laws