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A New Women's Movement Arises
The women's movement is believed to be started by the belief of feminism which is that women should have economic, social and political equality with men. -
Women in the Workplace
In 1960 the number of women working went up by 40%. The only jobs they could teaching, retail, social work, Domestic service. They were paid less money than men. -
The Women's Movement Experiences Gains and Losses
Passed the Civil Rights Act Banned discrimination towards gender or race. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created. This corporation led to the Civil Rights Act. -
The Creation of N.O.W
This was the National Organization for Women, was founded by Betty Frieden. The organization pushed to help mothers get new jobs while having to take care of their kids. This led up to the Diverse Movement. -
The Diverse Movement
A group of female protesters created this movement which publicized their opinions towards their rights for equality. Gloria Steinem A journalist, and a politician activist made her voice heard during this movement. She also helped found the National Women's Political Caucus, a movement which encouraged women to seek political office. -
Roe vs. Wade
Roe vs. Wade The Supreme Court ruled that women do have the choice do get an abortion during the first three months of their pregnancy. Some believed this would cause some emotional and political opposition. This event is still in debate today. -
The Movement's Legacy
The Women's Rights Movement clashed the most dramatically over the ERA. Of graduates in 1965, several women planned not to work at all when their children where of preschool age.
Betty Frieden said at the end of this era :" For we have lived the second American revolution and our very anger aid YES to a new life."
