National Organization for Women (NOW)
Definition
NOW is a feminist organization founded in 1966 that advocates for equal rights for women in all aspects of life, including employment, education, health care, and reproductive rights.
Related terms
Feminism: The belief in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes.
Equal Rights Amendment (ERA): A proposed amendment to the US Constitution stating that civil rights may not be denied on the basis of one's sex.
Reproductive Rights: Legal rights and freedoms relating to reproduction and reproductive health.
"National Organization for Women (NOW)" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP US History
Additional resources (2)
AP US Government - 5.7 Groups Influencing Policy Outcomes
AP US Government - 5.3 Political Parties
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