1. 20:2 The Feminist Movement Feminism: the belief that men and women should be equal politically, economically, and socially Some women worked outside the home to keep up their lifestyle

2. 20:2 Origins of the Movement Women were becoming resentful of inequality – Banks could deny them credit – They were paid less in the workforce Equal Pay Act (1963) – Made it illegal to pay men more than women for same job

3. 20:2 Origins of the Movement “The Feminine Mystique” – Book by Betty Friedan in 1963 – Tried to describe the reasons for women’s discontent – Many women rallied around the book’s message

4. 20:2 NOW NOW: National Organization for Women – Formed by Betty Friedan in 1966 – Wanted an Equal Rights Amendment added to the Constitution – Founded “Ms.” magazine (Gloria Steinem, editor)

5. 20:2 Successes and Failures Equal Rights Amendment – Needed 38 of 50 states to ratify (accept) – Only 35 ratified Opponents of the ERA Amendment argued: – (Phyllis Schlafly, leader) – Right to alimony in divorce cases would end – No more single-gendered colleges – Women could be drafted into the military

6. 20:2 Successes and Failures Title IX (9) – Prohibited schools from discriminating against women in education and sports Roe v Wade (1973) – Made abortion legal in all 50 states Before “Roe”, each state decided if abortion was legal or not – Constitution stated states had “police powers”, not federal govt