White House Task Force on Women's Rights and Responsibilities
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FormedOctober 1, 1969
JurisdictionUnited States
HeadquartersWhite House
Agency executive
- Virginia Allan, Chair
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The Task Force on Women's Rights and Responsibilities was an American advisory committee appointed by President Richard Nixon on October 1, 1969.
The stated goal of the task force was to "review the present status of women in our society and recommend what might be done in the future to further advance their opportunities."[1]
On December 15, 1969, the Task Force released A Matter of Simple Justice, a 77-page report.
The Task Force made five recommendations in A Matter of Simple Justice, including:
- The establishment of an Office of Women's Rights and Responsibilities, reporting directly to the President.
- The convening of a women's rights conference by the White House to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
- Presidential-led congressional action, including:
- An equal rights amendment to the Constitution.
- Amendments to the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1957.
- Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act and Social Security Act, as well as the Internal Revenue Code.
- Federal support for child care and family assistance.
- Cabinet-level action to counteract gender discrimination.
- Presidential appointment of more women to federal government positions.