1. Section 2 Women Fight for Equality
Chapter 23
Section 2
Women Fight for Equality

2. New Women’s Movement Arises
Feminism- the belief that women should have economic, political, and social equality with men
Jobs available to women- clerical, domestic, retail, social work, teaching, nursing
President Kennedy appoints Commission on Status of Women- made less money and seldom promoted

3. Women and Activism
Women become involved in civil rights and anti-war movements but not often in positions of leadership
Inspired women to act and opened their eyes to unequal treatment
Betty Freidan writes The Feminine Mystique and asks the question :
“ is this all? ”

4. Gains and Losses Civil Rights Act of 1964
Prohibited discrimination based on gender
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission- (EEOC)
1966 Freidan creates National Organization for Women (NOW)
Child care facilities
Enforce Civil Rights Act
Issue guidelines to employers

5. Diverse Movement
Gloria Steinem- founded National Women’s Political Caucus
Ms. Magazine
1972 Congress passes Higher Education Act
1973 Roe v. Wade – women have the right to choose an abortion during the first 3 months of pregnancy

6. Equal Rights Amendment
ERA- passed by Congress in 1972 but not enough states ratify
Phyllis Schlafly- STOP-ERA Campaign
Military draft
Laws protecting women
Same-sex marriages

8. The New Right Pro-family movement
Combat the ERA and pro-abortion supporters
Social, cultural, and moral issues

9. Legacy Even though ERA did not pass;
Changed women’s attitudes towards career and family
Expanding career opportunities