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History of Women in The Workplace


The scrutiny women face in the modern workplace is not new, and the articles below outline a brief history of the trials and tribulations that women have faced in the workplace since the enactment of the Civil Rights Act in 1964.

A brief history of women’s fight to wear pantsTo women in Europe and the US, they came to represent power, equality, and freedom from the restrictions—physical, social, and moral—foisted on them.
Black Hair Has Been Tangled Up in Politics for YearsHere is a brief history of the politics of black hair.
The History Behind Uniforms Dictating A Woman's PlaceTelling women what to wear has always been a tool of the patriarchy. 
The fashion industry says it stands against racism. Critics aren't buying it After years of systemic racism, cultural appropriation and insensitive creative decision-making, many Black people saw straight through social media posts made by the fashion industry in recent weeks.

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