The Feminist Movement

By laxlvr
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    "First Wave of Feminism"

    Women during this time were manily focused on women's suffrage and trying to encourage women to stand up for themselves.

  • National Women's Rights Conventions

    These conventions occured annually over a span of 10 years.

  • Hull Houses

    These settlement houses founded by Jane Addams became a popular place to find feminists.

  • First Woman Elected into Congress

    Jeanette Rankin was the First woman elected in to Congress. She was a Republic representative from Montana.

  • Women get to compete in first Olympics

  • Rosie the Riviter

    This WWII propaganda effort encouraged women to help with the war effort in all possible ways.

  • Women Air Force Servic Pilots

    This union fomed by women during WWII, proved that women could serve in our military.

  • Seneca Falls Convention

    One of the first women's rights conventions to be held in the United States, this convention spanned over 2 days with 6 sessions that each had a different tone and purpose.
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    "Second Wave of Feminism"

    Advocates were mainly focused on gender inequality in laws as well as every day life during this time period.

  • FDA approves birth control pills

  • Griswold v. Connecticut

    This court case removed the final state law that prohibited the use of contraceptives.

  • National Organization for Women formed

    This organization is still around today and still fighting for women's rights.

  • Roe v. Wade

    This court case estabilised women's rights to safe and legal abortions.
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    "Third Wave of Feminism"

    These advocates are focused on advancements for women and encouraging more women to get involved in the cause.

  • Planned Parenthood v. Casey

    This court case simply reiterated the ruling of Roe v. Wade in 1973- women have the right to an abortion.

  • Violence Against Women Act

    This act makes the penalties for sex offenders greater and provides more help to rape and domestic violence victims.

  • Nevada Department of Health v. Hibbs

    This court case made it legal for states to be sued for violating the Family Leave Medical Act.

  • Supreme Court bans "partial birth" abortion