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1 1 The Changing Lives and Perceptions of Women since WWII

2 2 Trends in Family Composition In an effort to “promote an environment conducive to marriage,” the Senate heard testimony from Ron Haskins on the issue of trends in family composition. In an effort to “promote an environment conducive to marriage,” the Senate heard testimony from Ron Haskins on the issue of trends in family composition. Marriage rates fell, divorce rates rose, and non-marital birth rates soared. Marriage rates fell, divorce rates rose, and non-marital birth rates soared.

3 3 Commemorated on Stamps In the 57 years from 1893 to 1950, there had been only 13 United States Postage stamps commemorating the accomplishments of women. In the 57 years from 1893 to 1950, there had been only 13 United States Postage stamps commemorating the accomplishments of women. From 1950 to 2002, there have been more than eighty women who have had such a tribute paid to them for their life work on a stamp. From 1950 to 2002, there have been more than eighty women who have had such a tribute paid to them for their life work on a stamp.

4 4 United States Congress 229 women have been elected or appointed to the U.S. Congress. 229 women have been elected or appointed to the U.S. Congress. Jeannette Rankin, Republican from Montana, was the first woman elected to serve in Congress. Jeannette Rankin, Republican from Montana, was the first woman elected to serve in Congress. 203 women have served in the House of Representatives. 203 women have served in the House of Representatives. Of these, 35 were elected to fill vacancies caused by their husbands' deaths. Of these, 35 were elected to fill vacancies caused by their husbands' deaths. 33 women have served in the Senate. 33 women have served in the Senate. Of these, 8 were chosen to fill vacancies caused by their husbands' deaths. Of these, 8 were chosen to fill vacancies caused by their husbands' deaths. Seven women went from the House to the Senate. Seven women went from the House to the Senate. Jeannette Rankin

5 5 Sandra Day O'Connor Sandra Day O’Connor served as the first female Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sandra Day O’Connor served as the first female Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was the crucial swing vote of the Court for many of her final years on the bench. She was the crucial swing vote of the Court for many of her final years on the bench. Prior to joining the Supreme Court, she was a politician and jurist in Arizona. Prior to joining the Supreme Court, she was a politician and jurist in Arizona. She was nominated to the Court by President Ronald Reagan and served for over twenty-four years. She was nominated to the Court by President Ronald Reagan and served for over twenty-four years. Following her retirement from the Supreme Court she became the Chancellor of the College of William and Mary. Following her retirement from the Supreme Court she became the Chancellor of the College of William and Mary.

6 6 Work Experience The following is a compilation of statistics regarding the work experience of women from 1970 to 2003. The following is a compilation of statistics regarding the work experience of women from 1970 to 2003. It not only shows how the population of women in the U.S. increased during those years, but also that there was an increase in the percentage of women with work experience. It not only shows how the population of women in the U.S. increased during those years, but also that there was an increase in the percentage of women with work experience.

7 7 Wives' Earnings

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9 9 Title IX Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states: "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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states: "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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Title IX greatly impacted high school and collegiate athletics. Title IX greatly impacted high school and collegiate athletics. The legislation covers all educational activities, including science or math education in addition to athletics. The legislation covers all educational activities, including science or math education in addition to athletics. It also applies to non-sports activities such as school bands and cheerleaders. It also applies to non-sports activities such as school bands and cheerleaders.

10 10 Pro Sports Although women’s pro sports have grown in popularity there is still a great disparity in salaries. Although women’s pro sports have grown in popularity there is still a great disparity in salaries. Writer John Gettings investigated pay equity issues in men’s and women’s professional sports. Writer John Gettings investigated pay equity issues in men’s and women’s professional sports.

11 11 Media Citations Slide 2: http://www8.cao.go.jp/kourei/english/annualreport/2005/image/05- 1-2-1.jpg Slide 2: http://www8.cao.go.jp/kourei/english/annualreport/2005/image/05- 1-2-1.jpghttp://www8.cao.go.jp/kourei/english/annualreport/2005/image/05- 1-2-1.jpghttp://www8.cao.go.jp/kourei/english/annualreport/2005/image/05- 1-2-1.jpg Slide 3: http://www.zianet.com/smithson/images/f2137.jpg Slide 3: http://www.zianet.com/smithson/images/f2137.jpghttp://www.zianet.com/smithson/images/f2137.jpg Slide 4: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/treasures_of_congress/Images/page_18/6 1a.jpg Slide 4: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/treasures_of_congress/Images/page_18/6 1a.jpg http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/treasures_of_congress/Images/page_18/6 1a.jpg http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/treasures_of_congress/Images/page_18/6 1a.jpg Slide 5: http://library.law.columbia.edu/rise_of_women/images/judiciary/SandraDay 500.jpg Slide 5: http://library.law.columbia.edu/rise_of_women/images/judiciary/SandraDay 500.jpg http://library.law.columbia.edu/rise_of_women/images/judiciary/SandraDay 500.jpg http://library.law.columbia.edu/rise_of_women/images/judiciary/SandraDay 500.jpg Slide 6: http://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-table22-2005.pdf Slide 6: http://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-table22-2005.pdfhttp://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-table22-2005.pdf Slide 7: http://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-table24-2005.pdf Slide 7: http://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-table24-2005.pdfhttp://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-table24-2005.pdf Slide 8: http://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-table25-2005.pdf Slide 8: http://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-table25-2005.pdfhttp://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-table25-2005.pdf Slide 9: http://www.cavalierdaily.com/.Archives/2000/11/08/fotitleIX.gif Slide 9: http://www.cavalierdaily.com/.Archives/2000/11/08/fotitleIX.gifhttp://www.cavalierdaily.com/.Archives/2000/11/08/fotitleIX.gif Slide 10: http://img1.photographersdirect.com/img/9084/ps793530.jpg Slide 10: http://img1.photographersdirect.com/img/9084/ps793530.jpghttp://img1.photographersdirect.com/img/9084/ps793530.jpg

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