jun 10, 1963 - Equal Pay Act
Description:
•Cause: Women were paid significantly less than men for performing the same work, leading to calls for legislative intervention.•Event: The Equal Pay Act made it illegal to pay men and women differently for the same work.
•Importance:
1.It was one of the first laws aimed at reducing gender-based wage disparities.
2.Raised awareness of wage inequality between men and women.
3.It laid the foundation for the ongoing struggle for pay equity.
4.Helped empower women to demand equal pay in the workplace.
5.Despite the law, wage gaps persist, making this a continuing focus of activism.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 10, 1963
Now
~ 62 years ago