In 1920, after decades of work, women finally received the right to vote. Soon after, the league of women’s voters was formed by their founder, Carrie Chapman Catt (“Women’s Right Timeline”). This league let women learn more about their right to vote, and they encouraged women to vote. Without this group, many women wouldn’t have felt the confidence to vote. The league is still active today and has expanded their work even further than educating women on their right to vote. The league protects voters, educates voters, and helps in protecting the environment.
In the year 1923, a new amendment was passed into congress stating that “Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to it’s jurisdiction”. The passing of this amendment confirmed the the end of gender bias. With this amendment, women no longer had to worry about men treating them as if they were children or not worth their thoughts. This was not the only change in United States laws, however.
In 1963, the equal pay law was put in place. The equal pay law declared that employers must pay male and females equally for performing the same occupational tasks. Race, color, religion, and nationality of the worker also could not effect the pay of an employee. It was not unheard of before the equal pay law for women to be paid less for equal amounts of work than a man, and with this new law, women could not only feel more like equals, but they’re complaints of unfair pay would now be seen as nearly valid comments.
Another law passed during the 1900’s that changed the role of females in society was the new details Lyndon B. Johnson added to the anti-discrimination laws. They stated that sex was also not to affect a women’s role in administrative, executive, professional and teaching positions. The executive order Johnson released also stated that the Civil Service Commission could accept complaints of gender discrimination. When discrimination of sex was added to this law, any complaints of unfair treatment could be heard and listened to because people were starting to accept that some are actual human beings that should have the same fundamental rights as any given man.
In this new, modern age, education had to have a few changes so that boys and girls could learn the same. In 1972, a law was passed that made sure schools and educators offered the same access to programs such as access to higher education, career education, education for pregnant and parenting students, employment, learning environment, math and science, sexual harassment, standardized testing, technology, and sports. Title IX really helped to level the playing field for girls and boys in schools nationwide. With this law, new sports teams were added for girls to play on. This made the opportunites for boys and girls scholarships more equal, which creates more opportunites for both of the sexes.
The changes didn’t stop with education, either. They continued to the workplace, where the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was being put in place. This act promised that employers could not discriminate who they would hire on account of pregnancy or plans of pregnancy. This act also meant that when there is a business discussion about potentially hiring someone, it is unlawful to ask about the plans for pregnancies. This act made sure that women could be hired no matter their plans to have children. With this act, there was no worries of when future employees will take leaves.
In the year 1923, a new amendment was passed into congress stating that “Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to it’s jurisdiction”. The passing of this amendment confirmed the the end of gender bias. With this amendment, women no longer had to worry about men treating them as if they were children or not worth their thoughts. This was not the only change in United States laws, however.
In 1963, the equal pay law was put in place. The equal pay law declared that employers must pay male and females equally for performing the same occupational tasks. Race, color, religion, and nationality of the worker also could not effect the pay of an employee. It was not unheard of before the equal pay law for women to be paid less for equal amounts of work than a man, and with this new law, women could not only feel more like equals, but they’re complaints of unfair pay would now be seen as nearly valid comments.
Another law passed during the 1900’s that changed the role of females in society was the new details Lyndon B. Johnson added to the anti-discrimination laws. They stated that sex was also not to affect a women’s role in administrative, executive, professional and teaching positions. The executive order Johnson released also stated that the Civil Service Commission could accept complaints of gender discrimination. When discrimination of sex was added to this law, any complaints of unfair treatment could be heard and listened to because people were starting to accept that some are actual human beings that should have the same fundamental rights as any given man.
In this new, modern age, education had to have a few changes so that boys and girls could learn the same. In 1972, a law was passed that made sure schools and educators offered the same access to programs such as access to higher education, career education, education for pregnant and parenting students, employment, learning environment, math and science, sexual harassment, standardized testing, technology, and sports. Title IX really helped to level the playing field for girls and boys in schools nationwide. With this law, new sports teams were added for girls to play on. This made the opportunites for boys and girls scholarships more equal, which creates more opportunites for both of the sexes.
The changes didn’t stop with education, either. They continued to the workplace, where the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was being put in place. This act promised that employers could not discriminate who they would hire on account of pregnancy or plans of pregnancy. This act also meant that when there is a business discussion about potentially hiring someone, it is unlawful to ask about the plans for pregnancies. This act made sure that women could be hired no matter their plans to have children. With this act, there was no worries of when future employees will take leaves.