What was the crucial action that she took that changed her life?

The Handmaid’s tale- short answers
One of the critical analysis essays that we read, discussed the idea that the treatment of women in this fictitious future, dystopian society is a backlash against the women’s movements of the late 20th century. Do you agree with this assertion, why or why not? 
Describe the ritual. What are the rules for the ritual. Are there any equivalent rituals in real life?
What is the climatic episode in the novel? What choices did the main character make that led her to this moment? What were the consequences of the climax? If she had done just one thing differently, her entire life would have taken place as the government of Gilead had decreed. What was the crucial action that she took that changed her life?