U.S. Women's History

U.S. women's history encompasses the struggles and achievements of women from pre-colonial times to the present. Key events include the fight for suffrage, culminating in the 19th Amendment of 1920, which granted women the right to vote. The feminist movements of the 1960s and 1970s sought equality in the workplace and reproductive rights. Women have played vital roles in various fields, from politics and education to science and the arts. Despite progress, challenges like gender discrimination and pay inequality persist, highlighting the ongoing journey toward full equality. Women’s history reflects broader societal changes in the U.S. over time.