Women's Liberation

• What is the primary aim of the movement discussed in the study material?

  To achieve equal rights and opportunities for women
• What issues does the movement address?

  Gender discrimination, reproduction rights, workplace equality, and social justice
• When did the movement gain momentum?

  In the late 1960s and 1970s
• What was the structure of the Women’s Liberation Movement (WLM)?


  • Women formed small, independent, local groups
  • Focused on specific issues like equal pay and domestic violence
  • Held meetings to share personal experiences
  • Produced protests, rallies, and newsletters to advocate for women's rights
• What significant legal change occurred for Indigenous women in Australia in 1962?

  They were granted the right to vote
• What principle was established in the 1970s regarding pay?

  The Equal Pay for Equal Work principle
• What does the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 prohibit?

  Discrimination based on sex, marital status, and pregnancy
• What matters does the Family Law Act 1975 cover?

  Divorce, property settlement, and child custody
• How did the social and political movement impact traditional roles of women?

  • Challenged traditional roles imposed by society
  • Made significant changes in legal norms
  • Altered cultural norms regarding gender
  • Contributed to the broader feminist movement