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The Women Fight for Equaity
1/3 of those women who took the place of men in their jobs worked for wages while the other 2/3 did not. Later, the number increased to about 40 percent. 1950s-1960s -
The Women of the War
They took the jobs of the men that were fighting in the war. Which will lead to later complications. -
Pros and Cons of "The Movement"
In 1966 EEOC failed and the National Organization for Women (NOW) was formed. -
NOW grows drastically.
In the first three years of NOW, the number of members shot up to 175,000. -
A political stand.
In 1971, Gloria Steinem helped found the National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC). -
Amendments are passed.
In 1972, success for the women's movement group was assured when the Equal Rights Amendment was passed. -
Failure for rights.
By 1977 the New Right won approval for ratification. Later, in June of 1982, the ERA was ratified and defeated. -
Political spots are opened for women.
By 1983, women held about 13.5 % of elected state offices along with 24 seats in the U.S. Congress.
