What Are The Songs Empowered Women In The 1960's

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In the 1960s, women were ultimately limited in almost every aspect of life, from home life to working diligently in the workplace. A women was expected to marry as young as possible, and start a family to nurture as soon as possible. She was to devote her life to her children and husband, but there was still very little reward for such hard work. Musical Entertainment was one of the only sources of entertainment that was available to anyone who cared to listen. The indulging music flowed through women, and gave them a new found self-respect that would lead to equality. The following songs empowered women to stand up and make a change for what they believed in.

One of the most famous songs about women's suffrage is Respect by Aretha Franklin,

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