jul 2, 1965 - Equal Employment Opportunity Commision (EEOC) established

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•Cause: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act needed an enforcement body to address discrimination complaints.
•Event: The EEOC was created to investigate and enforce laws prohibiting workplace discrimination.
•Importance:
1.It provided women with a formal process for filing discrimination complaints.
2.Played a crucial role in addressing gender-based workplace inequalities.
3.Paved the way for future legal protections against sexual harassment.
4.Increased accountability for discriminatory practices in hiring and promotions.
5.Advanced the fight for workplace gender equality, helping women achieve legal victories.

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