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In the 1960s feminism began, which was the belif that women should have all equal rights that men do. In 1920 women won the right to be albe to vote.
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The women's movement gained strength when the Act was passed. It banned discrimination based on race, religion, origin, and gender as well as created the EEOC.
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Women argued that Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) wasn't enough. Then 28 women created the National Organization for Women (NOW). Members pushed for the creation of child-care facilities to pursure education or employment.
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Congress banned gender discrimination in education programs which are reciving federal finance assistance to aid the Higher Education Act. Because of this many all-male colleges started accepted females.
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In 1965, 70% of women said they would not join the workforce because they had children. By 1972 the percentage dropped to a low 7%.
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Supreme Court ruled that women have the right to choose to havean abortion whitin the first three months of pregnency.
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Feminist concerns were now on the national agenda and we made known to be dealt with.
