USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The National Organization for Women was founded in 1966 by prominent American feminists, including Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisolm, and others. The organization’s “statement of purpose” laid out the goals of the organization and the targets of its feminist vision.

Detailed explanation-2: -Summary: On June 30, 1966, the National Organization for Women was founded by a group of activists who wanted to end sex discrimination. Today, the organization remains as a cornerstone of the women’s rights movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Women’s Liberation Groups These organizations sprung up across the United States and two early groups on the East Coast were New York Radical Women and Redstockings. The National Organization for Women (NOW) is a direct offshoot of these early initiatives.

Detailed explanation-4: -National Organization for Women (NOW) The largest organization of feminist activists in the United States, NOW has 500, 000 contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since its founding in 1966, NOW’s goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women.

Detailed explanation-5: -Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.