Women’s Fight for Social EqualityJoin now to read essay Women’s Fight for Social EqualityWomen’s Fight for Social EqualityIf I were to teach a class that dealt with the twentieth century in America, I would choose to make my focus the women’s struggle for social equality. Comprising fifty-percent of the population, women are by far the largest “minority” in the United States. Through them I could relate the most important social, political and economic trends of the century. Their achievements, as well as their missteps, tell us a story of America that we most often hear of in snatches, or read about in digressions. Though we are making an effort to improve women’s right for equality, the American dream is still yet to be achieved by many mothers, sisters, aunts, wives, and daughters.

The Feminist Party

The American Feminist Party is a grassroots political party on the rise. Unlike other grassroots political parties the American Feminist Party does not use the term “female” as a social label. Rather, the feminists of America stand in solidarity with women and support their work. Women speak out and participate in all branches of the political community, from law and business to politics and policy. The National Feminist Caucus is an influential group. It has helped make women more visible, as well as promoting a feminist agenda. Since its founding in 1989 the Feminist Party has expanded its leadership range, focusing on issues such as education, women’s issues, health care and economic policy. More than 600 members have been registered for membership and over 3 million members live in the United States, representing a wide range of social and political views, some of whose members represent women. For more information, visit the Women Party website.