The Second Sex Lesson Plan

Feminism: 1949 to Now

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

To review how feminism has advanced since the publication of ‘The Second Sex’ and assess its influence in Second Wave feminism

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.8, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1

Structure:

Divide students into groups of 4-6. Ask each group to use internet and traditional resources to research and create a timeline of feminism and the advancement of women from 1949 to the present day. Students should be encouraged to add as much detail as they can find, and include a minimum of 10 significant events. They must include second wave feminism in their...