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Evolution of Women's Rights in America

By EmilyPO33

  • First National Women's Rights Convention is held

    First National Women's Rights Convention is held
    The first National Women's Rights Convention takes place in Worcester, Mass., attracting more than 1,000 participants. Source

  • National Woman Suffrage Association is formed

    National Woman Suffrage Association is formed
    Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton form the National Woman Suffrage Association. The primary goal of the organization is to achieve voting rights for women by means of a Congressional amendment to the Constitution. Source

  • National Women's Trade Union League is formed

    National Women's Trade Union League is formed
    The National Women's Trade Union League (WTUL) is established to advocate for improved wages and working conditions for women. Source

  • Women win the Right To Vote

    Women win the Right To Vote
    The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, is signed into law by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. Watch this video and respond by either agreeing or disagreeing; explain why. Video Link Source

  • Birth Control is Approved by the FDA

    Birth Control is Approved by the FDA
    The Food and Drug Administration approves birth control pills. Source

  • Abortion is Legalized

    Abortion is Legalized
    As a result of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court establishes a woman's right to safe and legal abortion, overriding the anti-abortion laws of many states. Source

  • Pregnancy Discrimination Act is Passed

    Pregnancy Discrimination Act is Passed
    The Pregnancy Discrimination Act bans employment discrimination against pregnant women. Under the Act, a woman cannot be fired or denied a job or a promotion because she is or may become pregnant, nor can she be forced to take a pregnancy leave if she is willing and able to work. This CrashCourse video on youtube talks about Sex Discrimination in the workplace! Link text Source

  • Violence Against Women Act is Passed

    Violence Against Women Act is Passed
    The Violence Against Women Act tightens federal penalties for sex offenders, funds services for victims of rape and domestic violence, and provides for special training of police officers. Source

  • Women are allowed to serve in any job in the armed services

    Women are allowed to serve in any job in the armed services
    Women are allowed to serve in any job in the armed services, provided they meet gender neutral performance standards. This move, initiated in 2013 and finalized under Defense Secretary Ash Carter, opened approximately 220,000 jobs to females. Source

  • First Female Presidential Candidate nominated by a major U.S party

    First Female Presidential Candidate nominated by a major U.S party
    Clinton received the most votes and primary delegates in the 2016 Democratic primaries, formally accepting her party's nomination for President of the United States. She became the first female candidate to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party. Source