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Woman's Development in Society
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National Women's Trade Union League (WTUL)
The WTUL was formed in 1903 and later dissolved in 1950. During its lifespan, the WTUL was an established union that fought for improved wages and working conditions for women. -
Jeannette Rankin
Jeannette Rankin was the first women elected to the US Congress House of Representatives. She took office on March 3, 1917, opening the door for women to have active roles in government. -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution gave women in America the right to vote. This opened the door for women to choose their government leaders. -
Frances Perkins
Frances Perkins was chosen to be the US Secretary of Labor in 1933, becoming the first female appointed to the US Cabinet. -
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt was originally the first chairperson of the preliminary United Nations Commision on Human Rights founded in April of 1946. It was then made an official Commision in January 1947. This placed a female in charge of deciding universal human rights. -
Daughters of Bilitis
The Daughters of Bilitis was the first lesbian rights organization in the United States. Over time, this group developed into a political organization that would win basic acceptance of lesbians. -
Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act passed on June 10, 1963 made it illegal for employers to pay a woman less than what a man would receive for the same job. This made the playing field equal in employment for women. -
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendment bans sexual discrimination in schools. This amendment made it much easier for women to participate in athletics in schools across the country. -
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female to be appointed as a Supreme Court Justice. Her appointment opened the door for females to reach new heights, primarily in the law profession. -
Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act was passed by Bill Clinton in 1994. This bill made huge leaps in providing harsher punishments for sexual and violent crimes against women, along with offering more funds to prevent and prosecute these crimes. -
Jackson V. Birmingham Board of Education
The Supreme Court ruled that punishing someone for complaining about sex based discrimination is also prohibited by Title IX. This standard now allows women to file complaints of sexual discrimination without fear of retribution.
