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Feminism is Reawakened
Feminism reawakened by political activism of the times. In 1950 only 1/3 women worked for wages. This was increased by 40% in the 1960's. -
Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act is passed by Congress, promising equitable wages for the same work, regardless of the race, color, religion, national origin or sex of the worker. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Movement gained strength with the passage of this act. Prohibited discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, and gender. -
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act passes, prohibiting sex discrimination in employment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is created. -
Miss America Pageant
Women threw bras, girdles, wigs and other "women's garbage" into a "Freedom Trash Can". -
Prohibition of Sex Discrimination
President Lyndon B. Johnson signs an executive order prohibiting sex discrimination by government contractors and requiring affirmative action plans for hiring women. -
The New Right
Debated family-centered issues such as whether the government should pay for daycare with the women's movement. Led to Reagan's presidency. -
Congress Bans Gender Discrimiation
Included in the Higher Education Act, congress banned gender discrimination. -
Equal Rights Amendment
Would guarantee that both men and women would enjoy the same rights and protections under the law. -
Choice of Abortion
The Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that women have the right to choose an abortion during the first three months of pregnancy. -
Housing Discrimination
Housing discrimination on the basis of sex and credit discrimination against women are outlawed by Congress. -
Women in Juries
The Supreme Court denies states the right to exclude women from juries. -
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act bans employment discrimination against pregnant women. -
Paula Hawkins
Paula Hawkins of Florida, a Republican, becomes the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate without following her husband or father in the job. -
Women in Combat
The ban against women in military combat positions is removed, overturning a 1994 Pentagon decision restricting women from combat roles.