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Seneca Falls Convention
The 1848 Seneca Falls Convention, led by figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, marked the birth of the U.S. women's rights movement and produced the Declaration of Sentiments, advocating for equal rights, including women's suffrage. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote, a significant milestone in the history of women's suffrage in the United States. -
Betty Friedan "The Feminine Mystique"
The book is credited with sparking the second wave of feminism in the United States by challenging traditional gender roles and discussing the dissatisfaction experienced by many women in their roles as housewives and mothers. -
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Title IX
Title IX is a U.S. federal law passed in 1972, prohibiting sex-based discrimination in educational programs receiving federal funds, playing a key role in promoting gender equity in education. -
Roe v. Wade legalizes abortion
Roe v. Wade is a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case from 1973 that legalized abortion across the United States by establishing a woman's legal right to choose to have an abortion. -
National Women's Conference in Houston
Barbara Jordan at the National Women's Conference of 1977
The National Women's Conference in Houston, held in 1977, was a pivotal event where thousands of women convened to discuss and advocate for women's rights, addressing issues like equality and reproductive rights. -
Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which aimed to guarantee equal legal rights regardless of gender, failed to be ratified despite extensive efforts. Introduced in 1923, the ERA fell short of the required number of state ratifications by the deadline in the 1980s, preventing its inclusion in the U.S. Constitution. -
Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a U.S. federal law first passed in 1994 and subsequently reauthorized several times. It aims to combat domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking by providing funding for support services, legal protections, and initiatives to prevent violence against women. -
Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995, is a significant international agreement outlining strategies for achieving gender equality and empowering women across various areas. -
#MeToo movement
The #MeToo movement is a social movement that emerged in 2017, encouraging survivors of sexual harassment and assault to share their experiences and exposing the prevalence of such misconduct across various industries, sparking a global conversation about the need for change and accountability.
