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Betty Friedman publishes "The Feminine Mystique"
This book started to open the eyes of women and they realized they were not being treated fairly. Betty went on to help create the National Organization of Women (NOW). -
The Civil rights Act of 1964
This act prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, race, religion, national orgin, or sex. -
National Organization of Women is created
This organization was created to help bring equality for all women. They looked to end discrimination and harrassment in the workplace, schools, and the justice system. -
LBJ signs executive order 11375
This order banned sex discrimination in business working with the government. It meant that employers had to treat both sexes equally when it came to hiring. -
Protest of Miss America Pageant
The protest was one of the first media events to bring national attention to the emerging Women's Liberation Movement. -
Freedom for women week
NOW holds a week long action called "Freedom for Women Week" at the white house beginning on mothers day. Demonstators call for "Rights, not Roses." -
Womens Strike for Equlity
This celebrated the 50th anniversary of the passing of the 19th amendment which effectively gave American women the right to vote. The rally was sponsered by NOW. More than 20,000 women gathered in New York City and throughout the country. -
Title IX of the Education Amendments
This amendment enforced sex equality in eduacation, which forces education institutions to support women's sports. -
Roe vs. Wade
The Supreme court ruled that the states were forbidden from outlawing or regulating any aspect of abortion performed during the first trimester of pregnancy. They could only enact abortion laws in the third trimester. -
Equal Credit Oppurtunity Act
This prohibits discrimination in consumer credit practices on the basis of sex, race, marital status, religion, national orgin, age, or receipt of public assisstance.
