This report critically evaluates the use of art as a major vehicle for social change, specifically focusing on its role in empowering women during the 1960s and 1970s. The report explores the feminist art movement and its impact on challenging societal norms. It examines primary sources and key artworks, such as Yoko Ono's "Cut Piece" and Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party," to analyze how art reflected and influenced women's social status. The report discusses the positive and negative impacts of art in initiating women's empowerment, emphasizing art's power to express thoughts, generate empathy, and initiate change. Furthermore, it considers the historical context of the period, including women's increased participation in the workforce, civil rights movements, and the legalization of abortion. The bibliography provides a list of scholarly books and journal articles used in the research.
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