Why Did Conservative Groups, Such as the Moral Majority and the Eagle

question 84

Multiple Choice

Why did conservative groups, such as the Moral Majority and the Eagle Forum, oppose the women's liberation movement and the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ?

• A) They believed that women's demands for political economic equality threatened the security of women who were satisfied with their roles as homemakers and mothers.
• B) They believed that rising divorce rates would compromise their organizations' belief of "traditional family values."
• C) They feared that women's liberation and the ERA would limit a woman's right to have an abortion.
• D) They supported First Lady Betty Ford's message that the ERA would threaten the role of the traditional family.

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Definitions:

Misunderstandings

Situations where communication or intentions are not correctly interpreted, leading to confusion or discord.

Strategies

Planned actions or policies designed to achieve specific goals or outcomes.

Seeking Compliance

The act of attempting to influence another's behavior to adhere to a request, demand, or regulation.

Assertive Strategies

Communication techniques that involve expressing one's own needs and rights in a clear, direct, and respectful way.