America 1970s : Femnist Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What was the NOW ?
A
National Organisation for Women - 1966
Drafted the first bill of rights for women
2
Q
What was the NOW bill of rights ?
A
Enforce laws banning sexual discrimination in the workplace
3
Q
What did the equal pay act do ?
A
1963 - Established the principle of equal pay for men and women in the same job
4
Q
What did the supreme court rule on ?
A
Equal rights : 1972 - contraception should be legally available to unmarried couples
5
Q
What was the Roe VS Wade case ?
A
1973 - The supreme court legalised abortion
