For education, social and economic factors and, The CRM - women were inspired by Linda brown and Rosa Parks.
Women in university increased from 29% to 88% in the 1960s. This was influenced by Betty Friedan.
Eleanor Roosevelt encouraged more women to work in newspapers and radio.
The Equal Pay Act (1963) meant that men and women had to be paid equally if they carried out similar jobs.
During the 1960s, vacuums and household items made housekeeping easier. Contraceptive pills became in use. This helped women's liberation.
What were the goals of the National Organisation of Women (NOW)?
Cheaper child care, Maternity coverage, and equal employment and education. There were more than 70,000 members in 1970.
What tactics were used by the NOW?
organized strikes and boycotts in the 1970s.
Between 1940-1970, there was an increase in the number of women who worked outside the home. In 1970, 43% of married women with children under six years old worked outside the home.
Who opposed women's liberation?
Phyllis Schlafly as she wanted more traditional work for women. Traditional men and CRM campaigners as they wanted to focus on the CRM more.
