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Show 8 POLITICAL AND CIVIL STATUS OF WOMEN as of September 1, 1965 New Trends the Beginning in the mid-19th century the various States enacted Married Women's Property Acts which were the first legal steps toward releasing a married woman's property and property rights from her husband's control. This started a trend which has continued over the with those of married men years to equalize married women's rights of property. The adoption of the and in the enjoyment disposition 19th amendment to the Constitution, which gave both married and single women the right to vote, marked the beginning of the political emancipation of women and established the basis for them to partici-. the passage pate fully in the political life of the country. Similarly, in its which of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,1 employment title (title VII) includes a ban on discrimination based on sex, may mark a treatment in era in the economic life of women, for it requires equal employment. Title VII, which bans all types of discrimination in private employ administered by an Equal ment, 'became effective July 2, 1965, and is In general, the title covers Commission. Employment Opportunity interstate com employers and unions engaged in industries affecting effective year the first During merce and also employment agencies. or a union with 100 least at with employees an of the title, employer This required number decreases by at least 100 members is covered. new 25 each year until during the fourth effective year and thereafter the required number is 25. Unlawful employment practices include: or to other For an employer to fail or refuse to hire, to discharge, or national of because sex, religion, race, color, wise discriminate to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges with • origin, 1 Public Law respect 88-352, July 2, 1964. 247 |
