AUDRE LORDE IN 1983
As we gear up for our upcoming annual fundraising event, The Power of You 2024, which is 80s themed this year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the economic conditions that shaped women's empowerment over the past few decades.
In the 1980s, the landscape for women in the workforce was vastly different from what it is today. Women were fighting for equal pay, breaking through glass ceilings, and challenging societal norms about gender roles in the workplace. Despite facing numerous challenges, women made significant strides in economic empowerment during this era. Fast forward to present day, and while progress has certainly been made, there are still barriers that women continue to face in the workforce. Issues such as the gender pay gap, lack of representation in leadership positions, and workplace discrimination persist, highlighting the ongoing need for organizations like DFSTC to empower women through employment. To spark conversation and raise awareness about women's economic empowerment, we've created a few quiz questions for The Power of You 2024:
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3. By 1980, how long were women legally allowed to secure a home mortgage approval without a male cosigner?Just 4 years! Source The Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits discrimination against a loan or credit applicant for reasons related to sex, marital status or familial status (as well as race, religion and other reasons) wasn’t passed until 1974. Learn more here.
We hope these questions provide a glimpse into the economic conditions that have shaped women's empowerment over the past few decades. Together, let's continue to work towards a future where all women have equal opportunities to thrive in the workforce.
Stay tuned for more updates on The Power of You 2024, and thank you for your continued support in empowering women through employment.
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