Women's History

By enelson5

  • Seneca Falls Convention

    A two day convention was held in Seneca Falls New York discussing women's rights.

  • 14th Ammendment

    The 14th Amendment was radified giving all citizens the right to vote. Constitution says "citizens" and "voters" are defined as "male."

  • Birth Control Clinic

    Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in Brooklyn10 days lated was arrested. Continues to fight and with legal support, in 1923 she opens another one.

  • 19th Ammendment

    19th Amendment is ratified, giving women the right to vote.

  • The Men Return

    The women lose their jobs in factories as men return from the war, though 80% want to keep working.

  • Birth Contol Approved

    The Food and Drug Administration aprove birth control.

  • Equal Pay Act

    Congress passes the Equal Pay Act, promising equal pay for the same work regardless of sex, race, religion or national origin.

  • Civil Rights Act

    Title VII of the Civil Rights Act passes, prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion or national origin.

  • Abortion Legalized

    In Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, the Supreme Court declares that the Constitution gives women's right to terminate pregnancy, making abortion legal.

  • Family and Medical Leave Act

    The Family and Medical Leave Act goes into effect, allowing female workers to take employment leave after giving birth.

  • Violence Against Women Act

    The Violence Against Women Act funds services for victims of rape and domestic violence. This allows women to seek civil rights for gender-related crimes.

  • Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act

    President Barack Obama signed the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act. This allows victims of pay discrimination to file a complaint with the government against their employer within 180 days of their last paycheck.