Makers: Women Who Make America  Part Two: Changing the World

In the 1970s, feminism reshaped the relationships between men and women Details

 

Program: Makers: Women Who Make America

Episode: Part Two: Changing the World

In the early 1970s, feminism became a force that reshaped the relationships between men and women in the most fundamental ways. Divorce rates spiked as women chafed under their traditional roles but, where men could adapt, marriages became stronger than ever. With the widespread adoption of the contraceptive pill, women’s sexuality was freed from the constant worry over pregnancy.

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Duration: (54:31)
Premiere Date: 02/26/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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