Post on 20-Dec-2015
The Origins of the Women’s Rights Movement The Status of Women in the 1950s and 60s Federal investigations Betty Friedan and the Feminine Mystique Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act National Organization for Women The Women’s Bill of Rights
The Federal Commission on the Status of Women- 1962 Recognized expanding role of women in the
American economy
The Federal Commission on the Status of Women- 1962 Recognized expanding role of women in the
American economy But Reaffirmed that women’s primary role
was wife and mother.
The Federal Commission on the Status of Women- 1962 Recognized expanding role of women in the
American economy But Reaffirmed that women’s primary role
was wife and mother. Denied the need for an Equal Rights
Amendment.
How the Commission encouraged women’s rights 1st govt. body to investigate position of
women. Report documented problems women faced.
How the Commission encouraged women’s rights 1st govt. body to investigate position of
women. Report documented problems women faced. Helped develop a women’s network.
How the Commission encouraged women’s rights 1st govt. body to investigate position of
women. Report documented problems women faced. Helped develop a women’s network. Created similar committees on a state level.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII prohibited discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, or SEX!
The Women’s Bill of Rights
An Equal Rights Amendment Maternity Leave Rights Affordable Child Care Centers
The Women’s Bill of Rights
An Equal Rights Amendment Maternity Leave Rights Affordable Child Care Centers Equal and unsegregated education