International Women's Year

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This paper analyzes how the recognition of women on a national and international level was meek and misunderstood prior to the proclamation of International Woman's Year (IWY), in 1975, and how the United Nations' motive behind creating this year of awareness was intended to bring forth contributions of women, while promoting social equality. It examines the history of feminism and women's rights from the 1950's and looks at the funding and at the programs that were held throughout the year. It reviews how the benefits of the IWY seeped into all sectors of American society and how they are still being felt today.

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"Financial stability was another obstacle that stood between women and their independence. It is often stated that the most visible sign of the Year's impact on creating financially independent women was the enactment of the equal credit opportunity legislation and the establishment of women's banking organizations. Banks created to help the financial plight of women were established in the East. Eventually, some of these banking institutions were taken over and run by women. Once this trend caught on, male bankers began to look more favorably upon female applications. The acknowledgment that women had a place within the financial world led to an increase in female entrepreneurs. Increasing numbers of women began opening their own businesses and became more confident in their financial capabilities."

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