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A New Push for Equality Begins

During the 1960s, American society was changing quickly. Events attracted new groups to fight for women's rights.

In 1963, the federal government's Commission on the Status of Women reported that U.S. women were still not treated equally. The report influenced the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on gender, race or religion.

Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique in 1963. The book criticized society for expecting middle-class women to find happiness only through their family. The book inspired women to seek work and fulfillment outside the home.

In 1966, Friedan co-founded the National Organization for Women. NOW still works toward equal opportunity for women in all areas of life.

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