The National Organization for Women - (NOW) Founded in 1966 by Betty Friedan and 27 other feminists, the organization focuses on Women's, reproductive, and LGBTQIA rights as well as being anti-racism. Their goal is to "take action" and address important rights issues and be a leader for women around the world.
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League - (NARAL) Founded in 1969 with help from Betty Friedan. The organization challanges restrictions on abortion and promotes freedom of choice. Its several goals are as folloed:
The Battered Women's Movement- A movement that has been around for centuries but took off in the 60s and 70s with protests and meetings against domestic abuse, rape, and marital rape.
The Women's Equity Action League - (WEAL) A national membership organization, with state chapters and divisions, founded in 1968 and dedicated to improving the status and lives of all women primarily through education, litigation, and legislation. Its goals are as followed:
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League - (NARAL) Founded in 1969 with help from Betty Friedan. The organization challanges restrictions on abortion and promotes freedom of choice. Its several goals are as folloed:
- Assist in the formation in all states of direct political action groups dedicated to the purpose of NARAL;
- Serve as a clearing house for activities related to NARAL's purpose;
- Create new materials for mass distribution which tell the repeal story dramatically and succinctly;
- Train field workers to organize and stimulate legislative action;
- Suggest direct action projects;
- Raise funds for the above activities.
The Battered Women's Movement- A movement that has been around for centuries but took off in the 60s and 70s with protests and meetings against domestic abuse, rape, and marital rape.
The Women's Equity Action League - (WEAL) A national membership organization, with state chapters and divisions, founded in 1968 and dedicated to improving the status and lives of all women primarily through education, litigation, and legislation. Its goals are as followed:
- To promote greater economic progress on the part of American women;
- To press for full enforcement of existing antidiscriminatory laws on behalf of women.
- To investigate instances of, and seek solutions to, economic, educational, tax, and employment problems affecting women;
- To urge that girls be prepared to enter more advanced career fields.
- To combat by all lawful means, job discrimination against women in the pay, promotional or advancement policies of governmental or private employers;
- To seek the cooperation and coordination of all American women, individually or as organizations to attain these objectives, whether through legislation, litigation, or other means, and by doing any and all things necessary or incident thereto.
1961 - President Kennedy approves the President's Commission on the Status of Women and appoints Eleanor Roosevelt as chairwoman. The Commission made recommendations for improvement for the treatment of women in the workplace and affordable child care.
1963 - Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique, and in June The Equal Pay act is passed, making it illegal for women to make less money than men working at the same job. 1966 - The National Organization for Women (NOW) is founded with the help of Betty Friedan. The organization wants to end sexual discrimination, especially in the workplace, by legislative lobbying, litigation, and public demonstrations. 1971 - The first publicly published voice for modern feminism, Ms. Magazine is published with co-creator Gloria Steinem 1972 - The Equal Rights Amendment states: "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." . . . and the Education Amendments state: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." 1973 - The Supreme Court gives a woman's right to safe and legal abortion, overpowering the anti-abortion laws of many states. 1976 - The first marital rape law is enacted in Nebraska, making it illegal for a husband to rape his wife. 1978 - The Pregnancy Discrimination Act bans pregnant women from being denied rights and money in the workplace. 1984 - EMILY's List (Early Money Is Like Yeast) is established as a financial network for pro-choice Democratic women running for national political office. 1994 - The Violence Against Women Act tightens federal penalties for sex offenders, funds services for victims of rape and domestic violence, and provides for special training of police officers. |