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The Daughters of Liberty organized a boycott on British goods, became the first society of working women
In a time when women didn't really have a voice, these women created a group and spoke up about important issues. They gave women a voice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGEMscZE5dY -
The United States Tailoresses of New York became the first union for women
These women had a sit down strike demanding a 40 hour work week. The organization of this union plays a major role in forming the identity of women in the work place. Despite all the social constraints during this time period. They advocated for women's rights at the time of overwhelming opposition but they inspired many working women for decades to come. -
The National Women's Trade Union League formed to advocate better wages and working conditions
Is an organization of both working class and more "well-off" women who came together to organize labor unions and to eliminate sweatshop conditions. This established the life long battle of equal pay and working conditions for women. -
Massachusetts was the first state to adopt a minimum wage law for women and minors
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The Suffragist, "the only women's political newspaper in the United States", was published by the congressional union and National women's party
This newspaper was published to promote women's suffrage activities. It would follow weekly events and promote different views held by the leaders of the NWP. It was really important that women were being involved in this. -
During WWI women took on heavy industry and public service jobs, expanding their roles in society.
This was a huge step for women because it gave women the opportunity to step aside from the "normal" every day female jobs and allowed them to work around men and be involved in more though provoking work. This really proved them women can excel in make dominated fields. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cVSjzuvThE -
The Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor was formed by an act of congress
It was created by congress on June 5, 1920 and a given mandate "to formulate standards and policies which shall promote the welfare of wage-earning women. This was formed to once again improve working conditions of women and advance their opportunities. -
Roosevelt appointed Perkins as Secretary of the Department of Labor
This was a very big deal because she was the first woman to hold a cabinet position in the United States and thus became the first woman to enter the presidential line of succession. This was a big step for women especially at a time when it was so rare to see women in office -
Congress passed a law mandating equal pay for both genders
The equal pay act is aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex. This was the first time men and women were seen as equal in the work place. -
The EECO made it illegal to have sex-segregated help wanted ads in the newspaper
This was another big step towards equality. Men and women would now be able to apply for the same job positions rather than having jobs solely for men and jobs solely for women. -
During the Persian Gulf War, more than 41,000 women are deployed to the combat zone
After the debate, "should women be allowed to serve in combat positions?" This was a very powerful moment for women. It served as the stepping stone for women to be looked at as fierce and strong people. -
Hillary Clinton changed history by running for President
Hillary Clinton was the first woman to run for President which gave women a very prominent voice in politics. Hillary Clinton advocated for women's rights and really made women feel important during her campaign.
