Term

Which two states were the first to allow women to hold property in their own names?

Definition

Mississippi and Maine

Term

WGSS courses are “interdisciplinary”. What does that mean and what are some disciplines used to examine theories of gender?

Definition

Combines lots of different disciplines (English, history, sociology, psychology, political science, communication studies)

Term

What was an argument women used to get the right to vote?

Definition

Some feminists have argued historically because of differences between men and women, women could use their natural qualities such as maternal instincts to “clean up” American politics.