Women made significant gains in social, political, and economic rights during the 1970s and 1980s. In the 1970s, the National Women's Political Caucus was formed and Title IX banned sex discrimination in schools. More women entered college and the workforce. The 1980s saw further advances, like the first female Supreme Court justice and space shuttle astronaut. However, media depictions of women were complex, with shows portraying independent women but still under male control, and music exploiting women's sexuality as the ideal. Overall it was a time of both progress in rights and ongoing conflicts around traditional versus changing social roles.

1. Women Throughout the 1970's and 1980's

4. 1970's – Women and Education For the first time in history, women are entering colleges more than men and make up 60% of the enrolment. Women are trying very hard to gain equal rights to men and it shows through the increase in women interested in gaining an education.

9. 1980's – Media Through Image