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2. Women in the workforce - Wikipedia

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   In 1966 the National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded by a group of feminists including Betty Friedan. The largest women's rights group in the U.S., NOW seeks to end sexual discrimination, especially in the workplace, by means of legislative lobbying, litigation, and public demonstrations.

3. Women in the United States labor force from 1945 to 1950

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   By 1945 there were 4.7 million women in clerical positions - this was an 89% increase from women with this occupation prior to World War II. [8] In addition, there were 4.5 million women working as factory operatives - this was a 112% increase since before the war. [8] The aviation industry saw the highest increase in female workers during the war.

4. Women Employed - Wikipedia

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   Women Employed (WE) Women Employed is a nonprofit advocacy organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1973, Women Employed's mission is to improve women's economic status and remove barriers to economic equity. They promote fair workplace practices, increase access to training and education, and provide women with tools and information ...

5. Where Women Work: 20 Most Common Occupations - AOL

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   It seems we haven't "come a long way baby" at all. In fact, according to the latest numbers released by the United States Department of Labor, the Leading Occupations of Employed Women for 2009 ...

6. Gender pay gap in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The gender pay gap in the United States is a measure comparing the earnings of men and women in the workforce. The average female annual earnings is around 80% of the average male's. When variables such as hours worked, occupations chosen, and education and job experience are controlled for, the gap diminishes with females earning 95% as much ...

7. Gender pay gap - Wikipedia

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   The gender pay gap or gender wage gap is the average difference between the remuneration for men and women who are employed. Women are generally found to be paid less than men. There are two distinct numbers regarding the pay gap: non-adjusted versus adjusted pay gap. The latter typically takes into account differences in hours worked ...

8. 16 Bizarre Careers for Women That No Longer Exist

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   As early as the mid-1600s, women in Stockholm were given jobs as “ roddarmadammer,” or rowing madams. They ferried people and goods across the city’s busiest rivers, wearing special-made ...

9. Women's empowerment - Wikipedia

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   t. e. Women's empowerment (or female empowerment) may be defined in several method, including accepting women's viewpoints, making an effort to seek them and raising the status of women through education, awareness, literacy, equal status in society, better livelihood and training. [1][2][3] Women's empowerment equips and allows women to make ...