Women Post War Flashcards
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1
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What happened in early 1960s
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National organisation of women was formed. In 1968 its members adopted a bill of rights calling in government to ban sex discrimination
2
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What happened in 1963?
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Equal pay act set the principle of equal pay for men and women
3
Q
What happened in 1972?
A
Equal rights amendment act. Women still only earned some 70% of what men earned for doing the same job
4
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What happened in 1973
A
Roe Vs Wade. Supreme court decision made abortion in the three months legal
The law was consistent across state lines
This have women more independence and control
