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Pocket Compass, Ep 2: Women's liberation movement

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Pocket Compass, Ep 2: Women's liberation movement

SUBJECTS:  History

YEARS:  9–10


The 1960s was a time of various social and political movements, including the women's liberation movement.

The feminists of this movement were fighting for equality and liberation from predefined roles in society.

Learn about some of the changes they were fighting for and how feminism has changed over the years.



Date of broadcast: 24 May 2018


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