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Women Rise: The Evolution of Equality in American Politics

Delve into the historical journey of women's emergence in American politics, from the ERA battles of the 1970s to the influential female figures of the 1980s and beyond, shaping the landscape of gender equality and representation. Explore the impact of iconic women such as Gloria Steinem and Shirley Chisholm, and their significance in the fight for equal rights. Witness the trailblazing milestones achieved by women like Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in breaking societal barriers and leaving an enduring legacy.

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Women Rise: The Evolution of Equality in American Politics

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  1. Women Emerge

  2. Rosie

  3. A League of Their Own

  4. The Equal Rights AmendmentProposed 1972; Defeated 1982

  5. Fighting for the Era

  6. Betty Friedan,Co-Founder, National Organization of Women

  7. Gloria Steinem, Founder of MS Magazine

  8. The ERA Again

  9. Popular Culture Sally Field Oscar-winning “Norma Rae”

  10. Faye Dunaway’s Oscar-Winning Diana Christenson in “Network”

  11. Folk Artist, Joni Mitchell

  12. “Rocker” Bonnie Raitt

  13. Astronaut Sally Ride

  14. The Mary Tyler Moore Show

  15. The Wisdom of Edith Bunker(All in the Family)

  16. To Office:Women of the 1970s

  17. Shirley Chisholm, Democrat, New York (1969-1983)First African-American Woman Elected to Congress

  18. Barbara JordanDemocrat, TexasFirst African-American Woman from the South

  19. Bella AbzugDemocrat, New York

  20. Millicent Fenwick,Republican, New Jersey

  21. Elizabeth Holtzman,Democrat New York

  22. Senator Nancy Kassebaum, Republican, Kansas

  23. Patricia Schroeder,Democrat, Colorado

  24. The 1980s and Beyond

  25. Vice Presidential Candidate, Geraldine Ferraro

  26. Jeanne Kirkpatrick,U.S. Ambassador to the UN

  27. Sandra Day O’ConnorAssociate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court

  28. Madelienne Albright,U.S. Secretary of State

  29. Ruth Bader GinsbergAssociate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court

  30. U.S. Senators, 2001

  31. Three States Are Represented by Two Female Senators

  32. Senators Diane Feinstein (D) and Barbara Boxer (D), California

  33. Senators Olympia Snowe (R) and Susan Collins (R), Maine

  34. Senators Patty Murray (D) and Maria Cantwell (D), Washington

  35. Condoleeza Rice,National Security Advisor & Secretary of State

  36. Speaker of the House,Nancy Pelosi

  37. Senator Kay Bailey Hutcheson, Republican, Texas2008 Vice Presidential Nominee?

  38. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton,Democrat, New York2008 Presidential Nominee?

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