I’ve had a lot of prior exposure to the MWWC and have been fortunate to visit the collection in Portland twice. I examined several artifacts I found in a folder titled “Sex Discrimination, U.S. / Employment Opportunity / Commission [March 1972].” The first pamphlet was about “Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex” from the US Equal Opportunity Commission in 1972. Many of the guidelines are modern in that we still abide by them today. This is largely a good thing as emphasis on equality between men and women in the workplace is evident – at least on paper. Policy on maternity leave has slightly, if at all, changed which is discouraging.
I think these pamphlets could be used as a primary source to analyze literature to through a cultural critical lens. Were representations of the women in the workforce in 1970s US literature factual? What other representations of women in the workforce existed? Were laws always abided by or were there common loopholes? Education rates of men and women are also examined which could lead into an interesting project on education. 
Hi Mira,
The artifact you have chosen to further examine in class is very interesting. I appreciate your recognition of education laws amongst both men and women during the 1970’s. The laws definitely show the differences of equality not only in education, but the workforce as well. It makes me think of how far the U.S. have grown since these laws were taken place, BUT, makes me reflect as well upon how our country still needs to improve.