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Equal Pay Act of 1963
This Act Was an effort to close the wage gap after centuries of inequality. When women entered the workforce during world war 2, equal pay was demanded if they are doing the same job. It was passed as an amendment in 1963 by President Kenedy. -
Formation of N.O.W.
NOW's goals were to bring equality to women and challenge sex discriminations. Ways that NOW try to achieve their goals is through rallies, pickets, non-violent marches and by putting other women into political power to bring change. They have increased business opportunity for women by educating women on opportunities. Founded in 1966. -
Equal Rights Amendment
This amendment was passed to provide legal equality of men and women and make discrimination illegal. It was sent to the states to get it ratified but didn't get the 3/4ths approval needed to add it. Within the first year there are 30 states wanting the amendment ratified but to ratify a law, 38 states are needed. This was proposed in 1972. -
Phyllis Schlafly
Schlafly was a very conservative lawyer who was a big supporter of antifeminism. In the 1970's she opposed the Equal Rights Amendment. Her main argument was that if this law passed, women couldn't enjoy many of the privileges they had now. Women would be drafted, men and women would share bathrooms, and women don't get married social security benefits. People believed that the ERA would have passed if Schlafly wasn't around during the voting. -
Roe vs Wade
Roe vs. Wade was an argument against the criminalization of all abortions. It was argued that criminalizing abortions is unconstitutional and is against a woman's "right to privacy." It ended with an agreement that states choose the laws. Jane Roe was a pseudonym used for protection. This happened in 1973.
