Product Overview
Screen a film in the classroom and use the accompanying ATOM Study Guide to explore the themes of the film within the context of the Australian Curriculum.
ATOM Screen and Study Pack contents include:
- 30-day streaming access to the film
- ATOM Study Guide
SYNOPSIS
A documentary film capturing a revolutionary time in Australian history – the women's liberation movement (1965-1975).
The film shows the collective power it took to bring social and political change with the 'brazen hussies' and their 'outrageous' demands that included equal pay, reproductive rights, affordable childcare, and the prevention of family violence and rape. Combining a treasure trove of startling archive footage with interviews with trailblazing women and activists such as Merle Thornton, Elizabeth Reid (first ever women's affairs adviser), Pat O'Shane, Anne Summers, Martha Ansara and Biff Ward to name a few.
By going back in time, Brazen Hussies reveals how the changes demanded by these women 50 years ago, have paved the way for where feminism finds itself today – and the ongoing campaign for gender equality and diversity.
Year Level: Suitable for secondary (Year levels 7–12)
Curriculum Links:
Brazen Hussies can be linked to the following subject areas in the Australian Curriculum:
- Civics and Citizenship (Years 7-10)
- Health and Physical Education (Years 7-10)
- History (Year 10)
- English (Years 7-10)
- The General Capabilities of 'Ethical Understanding'; and 'Personal and Social Capability'
- Respectful Relationships (Victoria)
Brazen Hussies is also recommended as a supplementary text for students studying the following Senior School subjects:
- Ethics
- Health and Human Development
- History
- Legal Studies
- Politics
- Psychology
NOTE: Brazen Hussies discusses potentially upsetting issues such as forced adoption, abortion, family violence and rape. Teacher discretion is advised.
CURRICULUM LINKS:
Brazen Hussies can be linked to the following subject areas in the Australian Curriculum:
- Civics and Citizenship (Years 7-10)
- Health and Physical Education (Years 7-10)
- History (Year 10)
- English (Years 7-10)
- The General Capabilities of 'Ethical Understanding'; and 'Personal and Social Capability'
- Respectful Relationships (Victoria)
Brazen Hussies is also recommended as a supplementary text for students studying the following Senior School subjects:
- Ethics
- Health and Human Development
- History
- Legal Studies
- Politics
- Psychology
Running time: 58-mins
