During the 1900’s, most girls in Europe and North America had received primary school education, while wealthier-middle class women were going to universities.
In the late 1960’s, a culture of revolution had emerged, which brought up protests against the Vietnam War, students protest in Europe, guerrilla movements in Latin America, liberation struggles in Africa, a cultural revolution in China, and a tide of socialism and Marxism. This culture had fueled the strength of the women’s movement going into the 1970’s.
- During 1920, the League of women voters had been formed and the 19th Amendment was created, granting women the right to vote.
- In 1923, the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced to Congress for the very first time.
- In 1930 during the Great Depression, women were resented and accused of “stealing” men's work.
- In 1932, the Federal Economy Act had forbidden more than one member of the same family from working for the government, this caused many women to lose there job, and this Act was enforced until 1937.
- The Social Security Act in 1935 gave federal benefits to both widows and dependent children, and in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act upholded minimum wage regardless of gender.
In the late 1960’s, a culture of revolution had emerged, which brought up protests against the Vietnam War, students protest in Europe, guerrilla movements in Latin America, liberation struggles in Africa, a cultural revolution in China, and a tide of socialism and Marxism. This culture had fueled the strength of the women’s movement going into the 1970’s.