The National Organization for Women is an American progressive-left feminist organization. Founded in 1966, it is legally a 501 social welfare organization. The organization consists of 550 chapters i
NOW founder and president Betty Friedan (1921–2006) with lobbyist Barbara Ireton (1932–1998) and feminist attorney Marguerite Rawalt (1895–1989)
Feminism is aimed at defining, establishing, and defending a state of equal political, economic, cultural, and social rights for women. It has had a massive influence on American politics. Feminism in
Women's suffrage parade in New York City, May 6, 1912.