What Was the Status of Women in the Second Half

question 57

Essay

What was the status of women in the second half of the 19th century? Why did they grow discontented with their lot? To what extent had they improved their position by 1914? What tactics did they use? What were the primary causes of the political emancipation of women?

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Definitions:

Jocks

A colloquial term often used to describe athletes or individuals who are particularly enthusiastic about sports, typically in a school or college setting.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A socio-psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel responsible when others are present.

Risky Shift

The phenomenon where groups make riskier decisions than individuals would, due to the diffusion of responsibility and other factors.

Decision Polarization

The phenomenon where a group's decisions become more extreme than the individual members' initial positions, often after a discussion or deliberation process.