- National Organization for Women- It fought gender discriminatioon in work places, schools, and justice systems.
- Feminism ignited the women's rights movement.
Effects in society
- Women were obtaining higher positions (i.e. lawyers, doctors, etc.)
- By 1963, nearly 1/3 of American workers were women
- Even though women worked, they continued to maintain the household.
- They achieved somewhat equality, but once married, they would typically leave their occurpation to be a housewive.