Women's Rights Movement 1970s Timeline
1878 A Woman Suffrage Amendment is introduced in the United States Congress. The first Womens Studies department began at San Diego State University followed shortly by a Womens Studies program at Cornell. Identity Politics In A Fractured Society United States History Ii Since 1865 Human Rights Timeline Period. Women's rights movement 1970s timeline . 1990 The number of Black women in elective office has increased from 131 in 1970 to 1950 in 1990. Not surprisingly one of the most vehement opponents to womens enfranchisement was the liquor lobby which feared women might use the franchise to prohibit the sale of liquor. Jan 1 1970 to Dec 31 1990. Married Womens Property Act granted married women separate economy. Discover the key events of the womens rights movement in the United States. Womens biography and organiza tions state and local history. 1975 - National WLM conference Manchester. Womens Aid Northern Ireland was set up in 1975 and Scottish Womens Aid wa...