The Struggle for Women's Rights: The 1977 National Women's Conference

This chapter delves into the groundbreaking National Women's Conference of 1977 in Houston, Texas, a significant milestone for women's rights advocacy in the U.S. Despite the government-sponsored platform for discussion, the chapter highlights the subsequent disappointment regarding the lack of real change. It also examines the tension between second-wave feminism and traditional family values, along with the ongoing debate surrounding the Equal Rights Amendment and the rise of opposition movements.