National Organization for Women. Texas Chapter.

The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States.

NOW's purpose is to take action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society now, exercising all privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men. This purpose includes, but is not limited to, equal rights and responsibilities in all aspects of citizenship, public service, employment, education, and family life, and it includes freedom from discrimination because of race, ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or parenthood.

NOW strives to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the work-place, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure areproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism, and homophobia; promote equality and justice in our society.

Texas NOW works to achieve all these rights at the state level. They lobby the state legislature, co-sponsor direct actions like Equal Pay Day, have a state conference every year, and support local chapters.

Historical note is quoted from the Texas NOW website: www.texasnow.org

From the guide to the Texas Chapter of the National Organization for Women Records MS 190., 1978-1999, (University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections)

Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) has advocated equal rights and human rights for women politically, economically, and educationally throughout the United States and the world. As such, it has endeavored to eradicate discrimination, sexual harassment, sexism, and racism in the workplace, the educational system, the judicial system, and other areas of society. Concerned with elevating the status of women, the fair portrayal of women in the media, and social justice, NOW has advocated at both the national and grass-roots levels, campaigning for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, abortion rights, and equal educational opportunities for women, as well as denouncing violence against women, sexual harassment, and sexual violence, among other issues. The Texas Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Texas NOW) consists of several smaller NOW chapters throughout the state, including the Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Montrose, North Dallas, and San Antonio chapters.

Source:

National Organization for Women. Accessed February 11, 2011. http://www.now.org/ .

From the guide to the National Organization for Women, Texas Chapter Records 84-237., 1974-1983, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) has advocated equal rights and human rights for women politically, economically, and educationally throughout the United States and the world.

As such, it has endeavored to eradicate discrimination, sexual harassment, sexism, and racism in the workplace, the educational system, the judicial system, and other areas of society. Concerned with elevating the status of women, the fair portrayal of women in the media, and social justice, NOW has advocated at both the national and grass-roots levels, campaigning for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, abortion rights, and equal educational opportunities for women, as well as denouncing violence against women, sexual harassment, and sexual violence, among other issues. The Texas Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Texas NOW) consists of several smaller NOW chapters throughout the state, including the Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Montrose, North Dallas, and San Antonio chapters.

From the description of National Organization for Women, Texas Chapter Records, 1974-1983 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 746346876