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Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony
-Grew up in a Quaker family
-Worked as a teacher
-Became head of the girls' department at Canajoharie Academy
-Became inspired to fight for women's rights during the temperance movement
-Alongside Elizabeth Cady Stanton, established a variety of associations to help fight for women's rights -
Major Accomplishments
Major Accomplishments Major Accomplishments-The 19th Amendment is ratified
-The FDA approves the use of birth control pills
-The National Organization for Women is founded
-The Violence Against Women Act tightens protections against sex offenders
-March becomes Women's History Month
-Women are able to serve in any job of the armed services -
Equal Pay Act (1963)
The equal pay act does not allow companies and establishments to pay unequally based on sex and also it states that men and women must be paid equally for the same job. Compensation is included with both sexes, things like bonuses, vacation time, holiday pay, and other benefits must be given equally to both sexes. The law does allow for pay differentials based on things like seniority, production levels, and merit. -
Civil Rights Act-Title VII
Title VII
-Prohibits discrimination by employers based on sex, race, color, national origin and religion.
-"Sex" was proposed as an amendment by Howard Smith only two days before the bill was passed.
-Not supported by the EOCC at first.
-At first, it only protected women, but evolved to protect men and has since been interpreted by the EOCC to protect based on sexual orientation and gender identity. -
ERA(Equal Rights Amendment)
"Equality of rights under the law shall not be abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex",(Annoymous). ERA was first proposed to congress in 1923 by the National Woman's Party. The feminists in the 60s and 70s believed that this was the only clear cut way to end gender discrimination in America. Women believed that civil rights should not be denied or changed based on sex. -
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
n 1972 the President signed the Title IX of the Education Amendments. It was the first all-inclusive federal law to ban education discrimination based on sex. It accounts for everyone in any educational program or place that receives funds from the government. Certain classes like choir, sex-ed, and sports(involving body contact) do not apply to Title IX. Also, religious and private education institutions are exempt from this. -
Roe versus Wade
Roe vs. WadeRoe vs. Wade
-Two graduates filed a lawsuit on behalf of pregnant Norma L. McCorvey or "Jane Roe," stating that the Texas law banning most abortions was unconstitutional.
-Filed against Henry Wade, DA of Dallas
-The law was ruled unconstitutional by the Texas Court
-Wade appealed to the Supreme Court
-Led to research and intense debates on the topic of abortion
-Remains one of the most debated court decisions in the US -
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
The Liily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act makes it easier for women to effectively challenge unequal pay. Now, claims have to be filed within 180 days of the employer's decision to pay a women less if the worker is aware they are receiving unequal pay. Because of this ruling, Obama signed this so that unfair complaints can be filed within 180 days of a discriminatory paycheck-and that 180 days resets after each paycheck is issued. -
Wage Discrimnation
In the US today, to every man’s dollar, women are making $0.79. That means that the women in the working field are making 21% less than men. Women today are now fighting for their right of equality. -
Equal Representaion
In the government today, women only make up 22% of office. Women in congress only hold 84 out of the 435 seat in congress. In the senate, women make up 20%, while the men make up 80%. There are only 6 US governors that are women. This is still a problem today.
