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Seneca Falls Convention
Held in Seneca Falls, NY, 68 women and 32 men sign the "Declaration of Sentiments," a document that outlines the goals and aims of the Women's Rights Movementt: equal treatment under the law, and the right to vote for women (suffrage). -
Conflict of Interest
Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton form the National Women Suffrage Association, while Lucy Stone and Henry Blackwell form the American Women Suffrage Association. The two associations work toward the ultimate goal of suffrage in different ways. They occassionally butt heads in their efforts. -
Colorado
Colorado is the first state to give women the right to vote. -
Picketing and arrest
Women of the National Womens ' Suffrage Association begin to picket at the White House. They are assaulted, both verbally and physically, by passer-bys. Many, including Alice Paul, eventually are arrested for "obstructing traffic," and given prison sentences of up to 7 months. -
Iron Jawed Angels
After two weeks of horrible treatment in the prison, Alice Paul begins a hunger strike, which the other women soon join. After Paul continually refuses to eat, she is brutally forcefed 3 times a day. The media finds out about this brutal treatment and the imprisoned suffragists become known as the "Iron Jawed Angels." Many Americans are upset over this treatment, and it raises support of the women suffrage movement. Paul is released five weeks later. -
Women's Suffrage
The 19th ammendment passes, and women finally have the right to vote! The fight has been long and hard. -
Women in Politics
The first woman to be elected into the U.S House of Representatives, Margaret Chase Smith, begins her national political career. Eight years later, she was elected to the Senate, becoming the first woman to serve in both houses. In 1964, she is nominated for president. -
Rosie the Riveter
During World War II, the roles of women in society dramatically changed. Many women joined the workforce, taking over jobs typically held by men. Six million women joined the workforce during the war. The government created Rosie the Riveter as propoganda to encourage women. -
Equal Pay Act
Congress passes a bill that requires employers to give equal pay to all employees regardless of sex, color, race, religion or ethnicity. -
Title IX
Title IX is passed. It requires any and every educational program that receives federal funding to practice gender equity. Though it is most widely known for it's affect on athletics, it applies to all aspects of education. -
Equal Rights Amendment
True or False? "Equality of rights under the law shall not be abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." This is the first clause of the Equal Rights Amendment. Alice Paul originally proposed this to congress in 1923, and it becomes a large, national issue in the 1970s. Gloria Steinam becomes the face of the movement. In 1972, it is passed by congress and sent to the states for ratification -
Roe Vs. Wade
The Supreme Court establishes every woman's right to a legal and safe abortion. -
"I'd like to thank my husband for letting me be here tonight."
Phyllis Schlafly, a woman, leads the fight AGAINST the ERA. She argues for the traditional roles of women, hypothesizing that women's custody rights, alimony, and sexual assault protection would be taken away, women would be drafted into the military, and restrooms would no longer be uni-sex. She gathered a large following of both men and women. -
Equal Rights?
Remember the true or false question about the Equal Rights Amendment? In 1982, the answer became false as only 35 out of 38 states supported the amendment. It has yet to be passed. -
Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act is passed, raising federal financial support towards the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of violence against women.
