States that: No person in the United States, based on their gender, should be excluded or denied from any benefits through any education program or activity needing government financial assistance.
Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade
January 1973 - February 1973
Ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restricting it from occurring
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
1978 - Present
It forbids any discrimination (based on pregnancy) towards any aspect of employment or any other term or condition of employment.
Ratification Deadline of the ERA
1979 - Present
Known to be the equal rights amendment, there was a specific deadline due by Congress to June 30, 1982. It currently isn't fully part of the Constitution.
Sandra Day O’Connor serves on the Supreme Court
1981 - 2006
She was known to be the first woman to ever to serve on the Court.
Sally Ride on the Space Shuttle Challenger
June 18, 1983 - 1983
Sally Ride became the first American woman to go into space when she flew on the space shuttle Challenger
Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson
1986 - Present
The U.S government finally recognized sexual harassment as a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. They realized sexual harassment results in a hostile work environment.
Anita Hill & Clarence Thomas’ Supreme Court confirmation
1992
Anita was known to have allegations that Clarence who was her boss made sexual and offensive comments towards her. It was later on confirmed that he did sexually disrespect her.
Violence Against Women Act
1994 - Present
Included that there will be prosecution of violent crimes against women, this helped with the response to situations of domestic violence
Madeleine Albright is sworn in as Secretary of State
January 23, 1997 - 2001
When Albright took office as the 64th U.S. Secretary of State, she became the first female U.S. Secretary of State and the highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government at the time