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first wemons right convention
help in New York. where men and women signed a Declaration of Sentiments. To set revolutions in which getting voting rights for women. -
First National womens convention
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national womens suffrage association
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first womens suffrage law passed
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rights to vote
certain states desides to gradually give people the right to vote. -
the national association of colored women
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National Women’s Trade Union League
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National Women’s Party
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first U.S birth control clinic
opened in Brooklyn, NY by Margaret Sanger -
Federal Women Suffrage Amendment is passed
After it is passed it is sent to congress for ratification -
The Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor is formed
It was formed to collect information about the working conditiosn of women. -
19th Amendment was added to the Constitution
This gave women the right to vote -
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is founded
It was founded by Margaret Sanger -
National Council of Negro Women is created
They're against job discrimination, racism, and sexism -
Birth control information is no longer obscene
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Daughters of Bilitis is formed
The first lesbian organizaton in the US -
Birth control pills are approved by the FDA
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The Feminine Mistique is published
This was a book on women's dissatisfaction with the way they're being treated -
Equal Pay Act is passed
It is now illegal for women to be paid less than men -
National Organization for Women is formed
Their goal is to end sexual discrimination in the workplace -
Divorce is now legal with mutual consent
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Unmarried people can now use contraceptives
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Sex segregation is banned in schools
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Women can now have safe and legal abortions
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Pregnancy Discrimination Act is passed
Employment discrimination against pregnant women is banned -
Sexual harrassment is now illegal job discrimination
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Violence Against Women Act is formed
This act worsens penalties for sex offenders, funds services for rape and domestic violence victims, and gives police officers special training on the subject -
Fair Pay Restoration Act is passed
Victims of pay discrimination can now file a complaint