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The story of women's work in gainful employment is a story of constant changes or shifting of work and workshop, accompanied by long hours, low wages, insanitary conditions, overwork, and the want on the part of the woman of training, skill, and vital interest in her work. — Ibid.
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The story of women's work in gainful employment is a story of constant changes or shifting of work and workshop, accompanied by long hours, low wages, insanitary conditions, overwork, and the want on the part of the woman of training, skill, and vital interest in her work. — Ibid.
In 1756, Lydia Taft, became the first legal female voter in America.
In 1778, Deborah Samson disguised herself as a young male and enlisted in the Army. She served a three year term under the identity of Robert Shirliffe.
In later years, Ada’s computer program was utilized to engineer the first computer.
1818- Lucy Stone -First woman to earn a college degree
1820- Woman’s Bureau of the Department of Labor is formed to collect information about woman in the workforce and safeguard good working conditions for woman.
1849- Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female physician in the U.S.
1869- Wyoming passes the first woman’s right law. The following year, woman begin serving on juries.
1903- WTUL (The National Woman’s Trade League) is established to advocate for improved wages and working conditions for woman
1917- Loretta Walsh was the first legal female to enlist her services in the United States military
In 1920, the 19th Amendment was added to the United States Constitution providing equal rights to vote regardless of gender.
1934- Edith Houghton -First female hired as a major league baseball scout
1963- Congress passes the Equal Pay Act, making it illegal for employers to pay a woman less than what a man would receive for the same job
1966- NOW (The National Organization for Woman) is founded. It was the largest woman’s rights group in the U.S. and serves to end sexual discrimination, especially in the workplace, by means of lobbying, litigation, and public demonstration.
1967- Muriel “Mickey” Seibert becomes first female to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and first woman to head one of its members firms
1971- Ms. Magazine, the first magazine geared toward woman is published. 300,000 copies are sold out in 8 days. Today it is a major forum for feminine views.
1974- The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in consumer credit practices on the basis of sex, race, marital status, religion, national origin, or receipt of public assistance.
1987- National Woman’s History Week is expanded. March becomes National Woman’s History Month.
1988- Jackie Joyner Kersee becomes the first female to win two Olympic gold metals
Today women comprise 46% of the total U.S. labor force and are projected to account for 47% of the labor force in 2014.
The intrinsic value of work, the ability to have an impact and operate in relationship with others, seem to motivate women more than anything else -- more than climbing to the top, more than financial reward, more than power for power's sakes. —Virginia O'Brien (1946-; American nonfiction writer), Success on Our Own Terms: Tales of Extraordinary, Ordinary Businesswomen, 1998
In my apron I carry nails, pliers, a heavy hammer, and pride. —Moira Bachman (fl. 1940s; American labor activist), Organization for Equal Education of the Sexes, n.d.
If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere. - Marilyn Monroe
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. - Harriet Tubman
