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Women’s Rights Milestones

After you find out which Women’s rights milestone that represents you best, let’s dig in and learn about each. Spread our Women’s equality memes and keep us moving forward as a country in regards to the rights women deserve (equal!)

19th Amendment

The 19th Amendment, ratified on August 26, 1920, granted women in the United States the right to vote, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality.

This amendment empowered women to participate in the democratic process, laying the foundation for further advances in women’s rights. It remains a cornerstone of the women’s suffrage movement and a symbol of the relentless struggle for equal rights.

Seneca Falls Convention

Held on July 19-20, 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention was the first women’s rights convention in the United States, organized by activists like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott.

The convention produced the Declaration of Sentiments, which boldly called for equal social, civil, and religious rights for women. This historic event is often regarded as the launch of the organized women’s rights movement in America.

Equal Pay Act

The Equal Pay Act, signed into law on June 10, 1963, was a landmark piece of legislation aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on gender.

By making it illegal to pay women less than men for the same work, the Act addressed one of the most pervasive forms of discrimination in the workplace. It was a significant step toward achieving economic equality for women, reinforcing the principle of “equal pay for equal work.”

Roe v. Wade

The Roe v. Wade decision, issued by the U.S. Supreme Court on January 22, 1973, legalized abortion nationwide, recognizing a woman’s right to choose as a fundamental aspect of privacy.

This landmark ruling was a major victory for reproductive rights, giving women greater control over their bodies and reproductive health. Roe v. Wade became a central point in the broader struggle for women’s autonomy and equality.

However, on June 24, 2022, in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in a historic 6-3 decision. The Dobbs decision held that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, thus returning the power to regulate abortion to individual states. This ruling effectively dismantled the federal protection of abortion rights and created a new legal landscape in the United States.

Equal Rights Amendment

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was passed by Congress on March 22, 1972, with the goal of guaranteeing equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. Although the ERA has not been fully ratified and added to the Constitution, it remains a significant symbol of the ongoing fight for gender equality.

The amendment sought to eliminate legal distinctions between men and women in matters such as divorce, property, employment, and other areas of law.

*Note: The ERA was passed by Congress in 1972 but has not been ratified by enough states to become an official amendment to the Constitution.

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