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Why women won
May 2, 2024
2023 Nobel Prize winner Claudia Golden discusses the evolution of women's legal rights in the US post-suffrage, exploring opinion polls in the 1960s, shifts in public perspectives, intersectional feminism in economic decisions, care responsibilities, and the impact of women in Congress on gender equality efforts.
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- Legal and judicial actions were instrumental in advancing women's rights in the US across different sectors like workplace and marriage, despite facing opposition from anti-feminist movements.
- The journey towards gender equality in the US began with landmark legal protections for women and progressed through legislative changes, societal shifts in the 1960s, and the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972 with bipartisan support.
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Women's Legal Rights Expansion in the US
Women in the US saw significant legal rights advancements in various areas like workplace, marriage, and social security. Legislation and judicial decisions played key roles in these changes, despite facing opposition from anti-feminist movements. The divide between traditionalists and feminists among women showcased differing views on women's rights, aiming for legal, political, and social equality with men.
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