APUSH Genially Social Movement

Women's Rights

Movement Today

Successes and Failures

Main Leaders

Strategies Used

Motivating Factors

The feminist movement fought for equality in work, education, and reproductive rights.

Womenś Rights is still a very active topic today.

The movement accompolished many things, but failed at some others.

Many different women strepped up and took charge of this movement.

Women fought tirelessly for equality.

Strategies used to acheive change

The strategies that were used to achieve change were the Equal Pay Act , Title IX , and the Civil Rights Act. They also fought against discriminatory laws through lawsuits and legal campaigns, challenging practices like workplace discrimination and restrictive reproductive rights.Reformers organized marches, rallies, and protests to demand equal rights and challenge societal norms. Notable events like the Women’s Strike for Equality and the 1970 March for Women’s Liberation in New York City showcased the widespread demand for change.

Successes and Faliures

Successes:

Faliures:

• Equal Pay Act of 1963: Prevented direct discrimination in pay based solely on gender.
• Roe v. Wade (1973): Supreme Court ruled that abortion was legal
• Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX): Prohibited gender-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities.

• Equal Right Amendment: Would have provided equal rights under the law, but did not pass through Congress.
• Enforcement of Equal Pay Act: Though the Equal Pay Act was passed, many employers did not follow it and it was not strictly enforced.
• State restrictions of abortion: Despite the ruling in Roe v. Wade, many states still had harsh restrictions on abortion and the right to abortion wasn't more solidified until much later.

Main Leaders of the Movement

• Betty Friedman, a feminist author of The Feminine Mystique, which challenged the traditional roles of women
• Gloria Steinem, a feminst magizine founder and Women’s March on Washington organizer
• Shirley Chisholm, the first American American woman elected to Congress and advocate for equality
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a women’s rights activist and lawyer who later became a Supreme Court Justice

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1960's/70s motivation factors

• .The feminist movement of this period expanded beyond voting rights to address issues like workplace discrimination, reproductive rights, and gender roles
• The fight for racial equality inspired women to demand equality as well, showing the power of collective activism
• Women faced legal discrimination in employment, education, and credit access. The push to pass laws like the Equal Pay Act of 1963 aimed to address these inequalities
• More women were entering the workforce, yet they faced unequal pay, lack of promotions, and limited career opportunities, driving calls for equal treatment
• The introduction of the birth control pill in the 1960s gave women more control over their lives

Women's Rights Today

Today, the Women’s Rights Movement is still very relevant. The #MeToo movement, which started in 2017, has brought more attention to issues like sexual harassment and assault. While the gender wage gap has narrowed, women still earn less than men on average, and they continue to face challenges in advancing to leadership positions. Reproductive rights remain a major issue, especially after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, allowing states to ban or heavily restrict abortion. Some states have also continued to push for the ERA, hoping to get it ratified finally. In politics, more women are in Congress than ever before, but they are still underrepresented. Workplace equality is another ongoing battle, with debates over paid family leave, affordable childcare, and the “glass ceiling” that prevents women from reaching top positions. Even though the movement has made significant progress, the fight for true equality is far from over.