10 Major Steps in Women’s Rights

On August 18, 1920, the United States ratified the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. This move gave American women the right to vote, also known as women’s suffrage. Women have always struggled to be treated as equals to men, both under the law and in common practice. Here we list 10 of the laws, inventions or events that have helped bring equality to the sexes. The emphasis is on American history. In case you think anything is missing, please mention it in the comments section.

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