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Nineteenth Amendment
Women are allowed to vote when the Nineteenth Amendment of the Constitution is ratified. -
Equal Rights Amendment
The amendment states that "Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction." -
Equal Pay Act
No matter you race, color, religion, national origin or sex you will get the same pay for the same work. -
Contraception
Married couples are allowed to use contraception. -
Title IX
"Title IX of the Education Amendments prohibits sex discrimination in all aspects of education programs that receive federal support." -
Roe Vs. Wade
The Supreme Court ruling makes abortion legal -
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
Bans employers from discriminating against women who are pregnant. -
Military
Women are no longer restricted from military combat positions. -
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton runs for President in the hopes of becoming the first female U.S. President. -
Congress
There was a record number of women in Congress, including "104 female House members and 21 female Senators, including the chamber's first Latina, Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto."