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Women can do anything badge

Object | Part of History collection

item details

NameWomen can do anything badge
ProductionAffirmative Action Limited; producer; early 1980s; New Zealand
Classificationbadges, commemoratives
Materialstin, paper, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 44mm (width), 44mm (height), 4mm (depth), 44mm (diameter)
Registration NumberGH014496
Credit lineGift of Anne Else, 2004

Overview

‘Women can do anything’ and ‘Girls can do anything’ were catch cries in the 1980s, inspiring women and girls to consider life choices and occupations beyond traditional roles.

Badges, posters and leaflets were some of the ways this messaging was shared.