What Is Meant by the Term "New Women," and Why

question 56

Essay

What is meant by the term "new women," and why did so much of the effort of the women's movement focus on political voting rights? Why was enfranchisement the focal point, rather than more social or financial concerns?​

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Definitions:

Environment

The surrounding physical, biological, and socioeconomic conditions and factors that influence the growth, development, and survival of organisms and human communities.

Personality

A set of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual, distinguishing one person from another.

Norms

Unwritten rules and standards that govern the behavior of individuals within a group or society, guiding what is considered acceptable or unacceptable.

Sherif

Muzafer Sherif, a social psychologist known for his work on norm formation, social conformity, and the Robbers Cave Experiment.