schlafly

=Phyllis Schlafly=


 * Directions**: Use the following questions and resources to learn more about your individual. Take careful notes; you may not simply cut and paste from the Internet into your notes. Keep careful track of your sources for your Works Cited. Based on your research, you will create a profile of your individual to share with the class. This profile should provide basic background information on your individual //and// provide an overview of his/her stance on our main questions: where is the U.S. headed from here? what are the primary issues/concerns facing our nation? how would deal with these issues and concerns?


 * Questions to consider:**
 * What was going on in the women's movement at this time? Use your textbook for a brief overview. Margaret--check out Chapter 30 section 2 on the Women's Right Movement. Evon, check out Chapter 29 and the section on the women's movement.
 * Why did Schlafly oppose feminism?
 * How did she envision the role of women?
 * What were her views on the E.R.A?
 * How would Schlafly define equality? How would Schlafy define the role of the government in achieving equality?


 * Resources:**
 * Donald Critchlow, [| Phyllis Schlafly and Grassroots Conservatism]---chapters six and nine are the most useful
 * The New Yorker, "Firebrand":[| http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2005/11/07/051107crbo_books]
 * The Smithsonian, "Stop ERA," by Schlafly: http://www.smithsoniansource.org/display/primarysource/viewdetails.aspx?PrimarySourceId=1159
 * Harvard Magazine, "Two Women, Two Histories": http://harvardmagazine.com/2007/11/two-women-two-histories.html
 * Time Magazine, Phyllis Schlafly at 80: Interview: []
 * I have a handout for you that will be very helpful.