Key Women's Rights Movements

National Organization for Women

Advocacy group for women's rights and equality.

Gloria Steinem

Founder of National Women's Political Caucus & Ms. Magazine.

Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

Proposed amendment for gender equality under the law.

Title IX

Educational amendment prohibiting gender discrimination in schools.

Roe v. Wade

Landmark court decision establishing the right to abortion.

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Organization combating discrimination against Latin Americans.

Cesar Chavez

Labor leader who founded the United Farm Workers Union.

26th Amendment

Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

Students Democratic Society (SDS)

Activist group advocating against war, poverty, and racism.

Free Speech Movement

Student-led movement advocating for freedom of speech.

Hippie communes

Living communities with shared resources and beliefs.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, and gender.

Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO)

Group promoting bilingual education for Mexican American youth.

Betty Friedan

Author of 'The Feminine Mystique' and women's rights advocate.

Port Huron Statement

Document urging citizens to challenge corporate influence in governance.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Organization defending individual rights and liberties.

Take Your Daughter to Work Day

Initiative encouraging girls to explore career opportunities.

United Farm Workers Union (UFW)

Labor union advocating for farm workers' rights and benefits.

Ms. Magazine

Feminist publication founded by Gloria Steinem.

Big corporations and big business

Entities criticized for excessive influence on government and society.

Feminism

Advocacy for gender equality in political, economic, and social spheres.