-
Written by Betty Friedan who argued that women were unhappy with their roles in society
-
The act was signed by President Kennedy, which required the equal pay for males and females working the same job.
-
The UFW was formed by the help of Cesar Chavez to win higher wages and decent working conditions for migrant laborers
-
The NOW urged Congress to give women greater equality
-
Shirley was the first African American Woman to be elected into Congress
-
After being forced to retire, Maggie organized the group to combat age discrimination
-
A campaign was held by (NOW) for congress to pass the amendment. Forbids any form of sex discrimination and sparked debate that it undermines traditional values.
-
The American Indian Movement led armed members to occupy Wounded Knee, South Dakota for several days.
-
Ella became the first woman governor without succeeding her husband
-
Act required public schools receiving federal funds to provide equal access of education one free meal a day to children with mental and physical disabilities
