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Progress Towards Women's Rights

For many years, women have been fighting for the equality we deserve. There have been many movements and protests regarding this topic. Throughout history, many women have accomplished more than we can imagine. Here are some of the most important events that have been accomplished:

Women Win The Right To Vote

In 1920, the 19th Amendment had passed. After approximately 72 years of fighting, women had accomplished the right to vote. With years of protesting and hardships, they were successful.

The Pass of the Equal Pay Act

In 1963, the Equal Pay Act was signed over by John F. Kennedy. This was formed to end the pay discrimination women faced in their work environment.

Ms. magazine by Gloria Steinem

In 1971, Gloria Steinem created the first magazine to talk about real issues concerning the discrimination that women face. It later became the first magazine to have featured the topic of domestic violence on the cover.