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Amendment for womens voting rights
The Susan B. Anthony Amendment is first introduced to congress asking for a woman's right to vote -
Largest womens right strike in the South
In Atlanta Georgia, nearly 3,000 African-American women laundry workers protest one of the largest strikes over working conditions -
Strike for better wages
In New York, women garment workers strike for better wages and working conditions, and eventually nearly 300 shops signed a union contract -
Women and Education
since a decade ago, women attending college has increased over 100% -
The Working Woman
Because of the shortage of workers that World War One caused, many options started showing up for women. Around seven million women entered the work force, and two of that million were involved in a heavy industry job. -
womens role in publishing
Betty Friedan publishes her book "The Feminine Mystique" and it becomes a best-seller and talks about the modern womens rights roles. Her book was read by millions of women and it was about the narrow role of a housewife that the old society gave them. This was a big deal because before, womens opinions weren't considered enough to be published. -
Equal Payment Act
This act made it illegal for a working women with the same capabilities to be paid less than a man who was working the same job -
Womens Equality Day
Betty Friedan organized the first national day that recognizes the 50th anniversary of womens right to vote -
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
This act made it illegal to fire, demote, or deny a job to a women just because she is pregnant. If the women is able to work through out her pregnancy, then she may not be forced to take a maternity leave either. -
Women and the Military
For the first time, in 1990 women were allowed to serve in combat during the Gulf War. This was a huge deal because only several decades ago, that idea woulda been ridiculous! women were seen as weak and not powerful back then. -
The Womens Olympics
Women entered the Olympics and many had great success. There were nineteen gold medals, ten silver, and nine bronze won that year. -
Women and Politics
Arlene Holt Baker is the first African-American female to be elected executive vice president and is one of the highest ranking women in the Unioin movement. -
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act
This act allowed victims of pay discrimination to file a complaint after 180 days of their last paycheck. Back in the day people, though usually women, were to file a complaint 180 days after the first unfair check. this made it more difficult for them to recieve full restoration -
NOW
NOW is a modern continuous women's rights organization. The group stands for National Organization for Women and offers support and dedication to changes for women still today.
