The bizarre ban on women in American history
The United States , which has always lived with democracy, freedom and equality , has not been so enlightened in the past. There are really many things that oppress women’s rights or prohibit women from doing it. I don’t believe you will look down.
The bizarre ban on women in American history - not allowed to wear swimsuits that are too exposed
1. Do not wear swimsuits that are too exposed
In the 1920s, women who went to the beach were required to follow strict rules, and the exposed area of their skin should not exceed a certain value. In fact, the sole accusation of some law enforcement officers is to use a tape measure to measure women's swimwear, and the offenders may be arrested.
A strange ban on women in American history - not allowed to participate in the Boston Marathon
2. Not allowed to participate in the Boston Marathon
Before 1972, women were banned from participating in the Boston Marathon. In 1966, Roberta Gibb insisted on participating in the long-distance race without being invited or registered. The following year, a woman named Katherine Switzer registered with the name "KVSwitzer" and received a number. Many men expressed their anger at her, including Jock Semple, the official official of the game-he cursed her, tried to rip her number, and attempted to intimidate her off the runway.
A strange ban on women in American history - no credit card allowed
3. No credit card
It was not until the United States passed the Equal Credit Opportunity Act in 1974 that women were allowed to obtain credit cards without male guardians. Prior to this, single women were usually (legally) refused to issue credit cards, and only married women could have a credit card with the husband as the account co-signer.
The bizarre ban on women in American history-not allowed to work during pregnancy
4. Not allowed to work during pregnancy
At one time, it was illegal to hire pregnant women. It was not until 1978 that the "Pregnancy Discrimination Act" was passed. Previously, it was normal for companies to expel pregnant employees. It is estimated that about 40% of employers would insist on this before.
A strange ban on women in American history - not allowed to be an astronaut
5. Not allowed to be an astronaut
It was not until 1979 that NASA began accepting female astronaut training. In 1983, Sally Ride became the first female astronaut to enter space.
A strange ban on women in American history-not allowed to serve as a jury member
6. Not allowed to serve as a jury member
In 1975, the US Supreme Court ruled that women can become members of the jury. Until then, it was believed that women could not bear the violent details of certain criminal acts, and would be too emotional to make rational judgments.
A strange ban on women in American history - smoking is not allowed in public
7. No smoking in public
From 1908 to 1927, New York prohibited women from smoking in public. In fact, smoking was rare among women until Edward Bernays launched a market campaign to give cigarettes the title of "freedom torch", shaping it as a symbol of gender equality.
The bizarre ban on women in American history - no birth control pills
8. No birth control pills
In 1957, the contraceptive was approved by the FDA, but it can only be used to treat irregular menstruation. It was only approved for contraception in 1960, but it was only prescribed to married women in prescription form. At the time, it was generally believed that birth control pills were unethical and would encourage prostitution.
The bizarre ban on women in American history - not allowed to wear swimsuits that are too exposed
1. Do not wear swimsuits that are too exposed
In the 1920s, women who went to the beach were required to follow strict rules, and the exposed area of their skin should not exceed a certain value. In fact, the sole accusation of some law enforcement officers is to use a tape measure to measure women's swimwear, and the offenders may be arrested.
A strange ban on women in American history - not allowed to participate in the Boston Marathon
2. Not allowed to participate in the Boston Marathon
Before 1972, women were banned from participating in the Boston Marathon. In 1966, Roberta Gibb insisted on participating in the long-distance race without being invited or registered. The following year, a woman named Katherine Switzer registered with the name "KVSwitzer" and received a number. Many men expressed their anger at her, including Jock Semple, the official official of the game-he cursed her, tried to rip her number, and attempted to intimidate her off the runway.
A strange ban on women in American history - no credit card allowed
3. No credit card
It was not until the United States passed the Equal Credit Opportunity Act in 1974 that women were allowed to obtain credit cards without male guardians. Prior to this, single women were usually (legally) refused to issue credit cards, and only married women could have a credit card with the husband as the account co-signer.
The bizarre ban on women in American history-not allowed to work during pregnancy
4. Not allowed to work during pregnancy
At one time, it was illegal to hire pregnant women. It was not until 1978 that the "Pregnancy Discrimination Act" was passed. Previously, it was normal for companies to expel pregnant employees. It is estimated that about 40% of employers would insist on this before.
A strange ban on women in American history - not allowed to be an astronaut
5. Not allowed to be an astronaut
It was not until 1979 that NASA began accepting female astronaut training. In 1983, Sally Ride became the first female astronaut to enter space.
A strange ban on women in American history-not allowed to serve as a jury member
6. Not allowed to serve as a jury member
In 1975, the US Supreme Court ruled that women can become members of the jury. Until then, it was believed that women could not bear the violent details of certain criminal acts, and would be too emotional to make rational judgments.
A strange ban on women in American history - smoking is not allowed in public
7. No smoking in public
From 1908 to 1927, New York prohibited women from smoking in public. In fact, smoking was rare among women until Edward Bernays launched a market campaign to give cigarettes the title of "freedom torch", shaping it as a symbol of gender equality.
The bizarre ban on women in American history - no birth control pills
8. No birth control pills
In 1957, the contraceptive was approved by the FDA, but it can only be used to treat irregular menstruation. It was only approved for contraception in 1960, but it was only prescribed to married women in prescription form. At the time, it was generally believed that birth control pills were unethical and would encourage prostitution.
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