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  • Betty Friedan Publishes The Feminine Mystique

    Betty Friedan Publishes The Feminine Mystique
    After publishing The Feminine Mystique in Febuary of 1963, Betty Friedan ignited a national discussion about the roles and rights women should have. Many women nationwide began to discover the discrimination they have faced. This book sparked a civil rights movement for women. "The Feminine Mystique." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Apr. 2015. Web. 23 Apr. 2015.
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  • Passaqe of The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    Passaqe of The Civil Rights Act of 1964
    Feminists supported the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because it outlawed discrimination in jobs and created the equal Employment Opportunity Commision.This was the first major step in the women's rights movement.

  • National Organization for Women (NOW) Established

    National Organization for Women (NOW) Established
    A women's rights organization that fought against gender discrimination in schools, justice system, and the workplace. Many members of this group lobbied governement officials to change laws. The first president of NOW was Betty Friedman. Digital image. Https://lis501lecpersonalpapers.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/5016234_orig3.jpg. Web.

  • First African American Woman to Run for President

    First African American Woman to Run for President
    Shirley Chislom became the first African American woman elected into Congress. She took further steps to become the first African American to Run for President. This was incredibly inflluential among the nation. She recieved national attention for her work in politics. Newman, Andy. Shirley Chisholm. 1973. Art. Gettys Images .
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  • Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Created!

    Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Created!
    This Amendment promised equal treatment for men and women in all spheres, not just employment. It drew more than 100,000 people to Washington D.C. to fight for the cause. Physllis Schlafly was an outspoken critic of the ERA. Press, Associated. Supporters of the Equal Rights Amendment. 1977. Art. findingDulcinea Staff.

  • Roe v. Wade Campaigns for Abortion Rights!

    Roe v. Wade Campaigns for Abortion Rights!
    Court ruled that anti-abortion laws from the state violated privacy rights, and this sparked debates that continue today. Women also argued that they cannot achieve equality until they can control when or when not they can have children. Webely, Kara. Roe v. Wade. 1973. Art. Gettys Images .