In the 1960s, a woman's place was seen as being in the home. She even
found it hard to make a big purchase if a man wasn't with her.
African-American women faced racism daily and were given low-paid,
exhausting jobs. It was time for women to stand up for equal rights and
equal pay. These are the stories of four trailblazers who achieved
amazing things in difficult circumstances: Betty Freidan protested at
the Miss America pageant against judging women on appearance. Ella Baker
helped organize Freedom Schools, where black history was taught for the
first time. Barbara Castle was one of the few women members of
Parliament and fought for equal pay. Mary Quant showed women they could
dress for themselves and not men. Many of the rights women have today
are down to their actions. They helped change society's image of women
forever.