Overcoming Patriarchy in America

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This collection of six video-based modules and a Facilitator Resource explores the history of women’s persistence and resilience in the face of societal barriers and inequality. Through personal stories, historical examples, reflection exercises, and practical tools, the collection examines how restrictions placed on women in work and home environments continue to shape conversations and experiences today. Designed for independent learning as well as workplace, classroom, and community discussion, the collection encourages thoughtful engagement, deeper understanding, and meaningful conversation.

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  • Explains the context, motives, and objectives of the collection.

  • Explains the social, economic, and political dynamics that shaped the lives of women in the years before and after the American Revolution. 

  • Explores the role women played in the developing nation from the Civil War to the early 1920s. 

  • Traces the participation of women in social, economic, and political change from the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the rise of the women’s movement of the 1960s and 1970s. 

  • Explores the emergence of sexual harassment as a focal point in the struggle for gender equality. 

  • Examines the historical roots of the ongoing struggle for women’s bodily autonomy. 

  • The Online Facilitator Resource includes: 

    • all the videos, compiled for easy reference 

    • an overview of what your participants will experience in each module

    • module-specific guides and resources

    *One Facilitator Resource is provided free of charge with the purchase of 15 Women Rising collections. 

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    • Engage in authentic conversations about the American historical experience. 

    • Develop a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and collaborate across differences. 

    • Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills through the careful analysis of multiple complex and nuanced viewpoints. 

    • Improve decision-making by learning how actions might impact communities or stakeholders.  

    • Create an environment where everyone feels safe sharing a perspective on any topic. 

    • Remember that change is made in the everyday. 

  • This collection is perfect for anyone interested in learning the role of historical understanding in shedding light on our present reality, including: 

    • C-Suite & HR Leaders. Strengthen your organization and engage thoughtfully while navigating societal changes, leading to the creation of more relevant products and services. 

    • Managers & ERG Teams. Drive meaningful conversations and foster belonging.  

    • Educators & Advocates. Bring gender equity and historical awareness into your classrooms and communities.  

    • Individuals. Build understanding and empathy for people with different backgrounds and perspectives.  

    Whether your team members learn independently or work within a group, the Women Rising collection adapts to your goals. 

    • Encourage Independent, Self-paced Learning: Participants can work through the modules at their own pace to build awareness, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the history of racism. 

    • Support Collaborative Learning: Incorporate the content into your organization’s existing professional development and training programs to cultivate meaningful, thought-provoking conversations around racism and equity and drive social change. 

    • Research-Based Content: Rigorous scholarship backs every module.

    • Impact-First Focus: The collections are designed to make your existing inclusion and belonging programs more impactful. 

    • Accessible Content: Each module is designed to be inclusive and accessible for everyone. For example, every video is accompanied by closed captioning, a transcript, and an annotated transcript that includes visual descriptions of on-screen imagery. 

    • Versatile Module Packages: Modules can be accessed through a hosted link or through integration with your existing learning management system (LMS). For LMS use, individual module packages are provided in standard SCORM 1.2 format.

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  • When did American women begin to resist the limitations the patriarchy imposed on their roles and their rights? How did they resist?

  • How did the lives of colonial women and Indigenous American women compare with one another?

  • How did nineteenth-century religious revivalism advance American women's participation in public life?

  • How were the abolitionist movement and the women's suffrage movement related?

  • When did women achieve the right to vote in the United States?

  • What roles have women served in the United States Armed Forces?

  • What were the goals of the women's movement that took place in the 1960s and 1970s?

  • How has sexual harassment historically affected women and their participation in education and employment?

  • How have women's bodily autonomy and reproductive rights been restricted over the course of American history?

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