The surprising reason why women were included in the 1964 Civil Rights Act | What The History?!

Did you know that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 wasn’t supposed to include job protections for women? Title VII-the section that covers job discrimination-included race, color, religion and national origin. Gender? That was a late addition. Find out how it got there in this latest installment of What The History?!
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[@kylewilliamsinwjungsociety7105]

So proud. My mom was a “stew” w United early ‘50’s… I have her job reviews, “liked your hair better the other way” 😂❤

[@TheBalloonHoax]

This guy looks so familiar...I can't put my finger on it 🤔

[@lazymp9046]

Yup, but STILL waiting on the Equal Rights Amendment.

[@HeathertheGreat_]

If you’re a white straight man. I mean you’re kidding?! Dei.

[@ishmael_03]

What rights do women not have? I'll wait.

[@NewDealChief]

You can blame Reagan and the Anti-ERA movement for the failure of the Equal Rights Amendment.

[@erpthompsonqueen9130]

Thank you. Watching from Alaska.

[@AmericanExperiencePBS]

Thanks for watching!