The fourth generation of Congresswomen brought national attention to women's issues which helped them pass laws in the areas of health, education, and concerns in the workplace. Women held positions on key committees and had the backing of the caucus to help them spearhead legislation that benefitted women and families.

Concepts

congress, women's history

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Additional Tags

family and medical leave act, office of the historian: institutional developments, women in congress

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional