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Betty Friedan
She was born in Peoria, Illinois.
She is author of the book "The Feminine Mystique", which is about feminism and the equality between genders.
She is also founder of the NOW(National Organization for Women, 1966), which was in charge to train new activists to stand up for their rights.
In 1970, during anniversary of 19th Amendment, she organized a national boycott for gender equality, where about 20.000 women participated. She also pushed to pass the TItle VII Civil Rights Act. -
Equal Pay Act 1963
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Because Equal Pay Act was not broad enough, this law act passed. This act prohibits employers with more than 15 employees from discrimination based on nation, religion, gender...
This law is in effect also on colleges and universities, or labor organizations. It forbids discrimination in any aspect of of employment such as: hiring and firing, testing, payments, retirement, and so on. -
Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Rights Act(also known as ERA) passes the House in 1972. It has to be approved by 3 fourths of all the US states.
However, within 5 years, there wasn't enough states who agreed. -
Education Amendment
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Roe vs Wade
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Women Started serving in combat
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The Continuing Gender Wage Gap.
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Violence Against Women.
