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National Organization for Women (NOW)

Definition

NOW is an American feminist organization founded in 1966. Its goal is to promote equal rights for all women.

Related terms

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.

Women’s Liberation Movement: The series of campaigns for reforms on issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave etc., during the late 60s and early 70s.

Title IX: A federal law passed in 1972 that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or other education program that receives federal money.

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  • AP US Government

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  • AP US History - 8.1 Context: U.S. as a Global Leader

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