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Women's RIght to Vote
Colorado is the first state to adopt an amendment granting women the right to vote. The other states follow suit over the next several years. -
WTUL Created
The National Women's Trade Union League (WTUL) is established to advocate for improved wages and working conditions for women. -
Federal Women's Suffrage Amendment
The Federal Women's Suffrage Amendment is passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate. -
National Council of Negro Women
National Council of Negro Women is created. This group of black women lobbies against job discrimination, racism, and sexism. -
Birth Control No Longer Considered Obscene
The federal law prohibiting the distribution of contraceptive information through the mail is modified. With this, birth control is no longer classified as obscene. -
Daughters of Bilitis
The first lesbian organization in the United States is founded,The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB). -
President's Commission on the Status of Women
President John Kennedy establishes the President's Commission on the Status of Women and appoints Eleanor Roosevelt as chairwoman. -
Ms. Magazine Released
Ms. Magazine, a major forum for feminist voices, is first published as a regular issue. Cofounder and editor, Gloria Steinem, was considered an icon of the modern feminist movement. -
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act bans employment discrimination against pregnant women. -
Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act strengthens punishments for sex offenders. This act created funds services for victims of rape and domestic violence, and provides for special training of police officers.
