Author Question: In 1985, full-time working women still earned only 59 cents for every dollar earned by men. ... (Read 147 times)

Frost2351 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Suppose you were a social reformer during the Reagan and G.H.W. Bush administrations. Explain the situation as you saw it.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

During the Reagan-Bush era, the administration pursued a conservative agenda. Discuss its main social, political, and economic features.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 3

In 1985, full-time working women still earned only 59 cents for every dollar earned by men.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Christopher · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 21, 2019

Answer 1

Answer: Reformers faced not only an attack on the welfare state but an effort to limit government roles in social reform. In civil rights, the courts weakened commitments. A backlash against affirmative action grew. Women's rights underwent a similar experience. Latinos made political gains but still suffered in educational progress and the job market. Native Americans concentrated on self-sufficiency but still remained the poorest group overall. Environmental public policy was restricted under Reagan-Bush, but found little support.

Answer 2

Answer: The agenda of the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations was to limit the size of government, reduce taxes, lessen government regulation of industry, and curtail social programs. They also encouraged religious fundamentalism, opposed equal rights and abortion rights for women, and disapproved of homosexual lifestyles. The Reagan-Bush years saw large increases in military spending, cuts in social programs, and a spiraling national debt.

Answer 3

Answer: TRUE