Women's Rights Through American History by Cameron Young

1920 - The 19th Amendment

cameronhyoung21 — 2024-07-30 01:24:15 UTC

Thanks to the rising popularity of opinion in Women's Clubs the 19th Amendment was ratified. Women were now guaranteed the right to vote.

1863 - Women's Loyal National League petitions 13th Amendment

cameronhyoung21 — 2024-07-30 01:32:51 UTC

A movement lead by Elizabeth Cady Stanton in which the pursuit of political rights for Women and Black Americans.was the goal. They considered the passing of the 13th a victory as they helped petition it.

1866 - American Equal Rights Association Formed

cameronhyoung21 — 2024-07-30 01:51:57 UTC

The National Women's Rights Convention and the American Anti-Slavery Society joined together and became the American Equal Rights Association (AERA.) One year later they dissolved over the idea of Universal Suffrage vs Women's & Black American's rights being pursued separately.

1890s - National Women's Clubs

cameronhyoung21 — 2024-07-30 02:09:07 UTC

Separate organizations were founded to pursue intellectual pursuits as well as philanthropic ventures. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the National Association of Colored Women both rose to prominence. They became a big key to women's entrance into the political landscape.

1917 - Women's Land Army

cameronhyoung21 — 2024-07-30 02:41:14 UTC

During WWI & WWII the Women's Land Army of America was founded to keep up agriculture production. The women who worked on the farms through the WLAA were also known as 'farmettes.'

1960 - Birth Control

cameronhyoung21 — 2024-07-30 02:49:41 UTC

In 1960 the FDA approved birth control for Women. This new drug allowed women to pursue their interests instead of committing to early marriages.

1966 - NOW

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The National Organization for Women formed and pressed the feminist agenda. Their main goal was the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment.

1964 -Title VII

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Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act was passed which banned employment discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, and national origin. This was the beginning to equality in the workplace.

1982 - Equal Rights Amendment Dies

cameronhyoung21 — 2024-07-30 03:07:16 UTC

The Equal Rights Amendment, which would have protected Women under the law from sexual discrimination and guaranteed equal rights, failed to gain 3/4ths ratification. The bill died and never became an amendment to the Constitution.

1943 - Women in the Workforce

cameronhyoung21 — 2024-07-30 03:14:49 UTC

During WWII women dominated the workforce, taking a majority of jobs in the aircraft industry. They held down the industries they were often kept out of while men were off fighting.