From Title IX to Roe v. Wade, the ‘70s were a time of women’s liberation. An era that challenged cultural traditions in everything from employment, politics, education, and gender roles, there are few decades as groundbreaking for females. Still, the ‘70s weren’t all about protesting, or belting out, “I am woman, hear me roar.” There were tons of subtle ways to be a feminist. In fact, these 22 acts helped define feminism, even though they’ve become the norm in modern times.
#1: Running for Office
Shirley Chisholm ran for President at a time when it was utterly unheard of for women to advance through the ranks of the federal government in the 1970s. Today, while we still haven’t seen a female Commander-in-Chief, women are much more prominent in politics than ever before.
