Which of the following was a key success of the feminist movement during the 1960s and 1970s?

Question

A. They opened shelters for homeless immigrants.
B. They successfully elected Gloria Steinem to Congress.
C. They rallied Congress to pass the Equal Rights Amendment in 1979.
D. They fought for laws protecting pregnant women from employment discrimination.

Answer 1

D. They fought for laws protecting pregnant women from employment discrimination.

One of the key successes of the feminist movement during the 1960s and 1970s was the push for laws that provided protections against employment discrimination based on pregnancy. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 was a significant achievement in this regard.