Though women gain some rights and freedom during this period, women are not completely free from discrimination. Due to their race, gender, and socioeconomic status, many of them continue to struggle to fight for what is right.
In the documents, Welfare Is a Woman’s Issue, Johnnie Tillmon describes how the welfare system is like a man, who controls everything such as your money, what to or not to buy and the family size in exchange of aid. Also, because of color, age, and status, she emphasizes the stereotype of being on the welfare. But, the fact is 2/3 of women in the welfare are white. Johnnie explains that for middle-class women, liberation is a matter of concern; but for women like her, it is a matter of daily survival. She truly believes
In the documents, Welfare Is a Woman’s Issue, Johnnie Tillmon describes how the welfare system is like a man, who controls everything such as your money, what to or not to buy and the family size in exchange of aid. Also, because of color, age, and status, she emphasizes the stereotype of being on the welfare. But, the fact is 2/3 of women in the welfare are white. Johnnie explains that for middle-class women, liberation is a matter of concern; but for women like her, it is a matter of daily survival. She truly believes