O'Brien, Cynthia,

Working toward gaining equality for women / Cynthia O'Brien. - NY, NY : Crabtree Publishing Company, 2021, c2021. - 48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. - Achieving social change. . - Achieving social change. .

Includes glossary and timeline.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- What are women's rights? -- Issues of race and culture -- Property rights -- Early feminists -- Power of the pen -- Taking up the cause -- Getting the vote -- Coming together -- Votes for women! -- Fighting for rights -- A new wave begins -- Equal pay -- The fight goes on -- A new feminism -- Women stand up -- Feminist activism today -- Ending violence -- Looking to the future -- Get involved -- Timeline -- Further reading -- Sources -- Further information -- Index.

Women make up about half the world's population, but women worldwide have had to fight for equal rights - to be able to vote, do the same jobs as men for the same rate of pay, own property, and have the same opportunities in education. This book looks at the campaigns fought throughout history, including suffrage movements around the world, strikes for equal pay, and International Women's Day. The struggle by activists continues today to end child marriage and safeguard women in the military. Links to further information help readers find out more about current campaigns and become activists themselves.

6.0. Grades 5-9+ Crabtree Publishing Company.

ISBN: 9780778779452 (lib. bdg.) 9780778779513 (pbk.:)

LCCN: 2020032436

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women's rights.
Equality.
Sex discrimination against women.

Dewey Class. No.: j305.42