The 1970s brought positive change in more ways than one, particularly for women in Florida. Thanks to gender equality movements, women were entering the workforce in droves, focusing more on their goals and embracing individuality. In addition to breaking barriers in politics, women reshaped societal norms and excelled in their career paths, all while fulfilling family expectations. From running for Congress to performing music at festivals, they created their own opportunities and transformed the framework of women’s rights. By the end of the decade, women in Florida had made significant strides in promoting equality in political, economic, and cultural landscapes. We’ve gathered 33 fascinating photos of these women breaking barriers in the 70s.
#2 Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Speaking At FSU As A Presidential Candidate, Tallahassee, Florida, 1972
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#3 Woman Dressed In A Sari Examines Fruit In The Grocery Store, Tallahassee, Florida, 1971
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#4 Epa Gulf Breeze Laboratory Biologist On A Field Trip To A Salt Marsh, Fishery Biologist, Dana Beth Tyler, Studies Sea Grass For The Presence Of Marine Life, 1972
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#5 Woman And Daughter In Favor Of The ERA, 1973
Marlene Taylor is holding the sign.
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#7 Residents Take Part In Organized Daily Exercises In One Of The Public Pools At Century Village Retirement Community, Palm Beach, Florida, 1973
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#8 Photographers Dughi's Sisters And Other Girls Hold A "Wheelbarrow" Race On The Front Lawn - Tallahassee, Florida, 1974
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#9 Actress Jane Fonda Holding A Press Conference At The Capitol In Tallahassee, Florida, 1971
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#10 Senator Lori Wilson Wipes A Tear From Her Eye Following The Defeat Of The Era In The Senate, Tallahassee, Florida, Circa 1970
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#11 Mary Helen Marshall, 1970 Miss Florida Seafood Queen Of The Florida Seafood Festival, Apalachicola, Florida, 1970s
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#12 A Favored Place - The Front Porch, Where Residents Sit And Chat Or Watch The Activities On The Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, 1973
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#13 Call Of The Running Tide, Okaloosa, Florida, 1973
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#14 Gateway Girl Scout Troop Members Presenting A Silver Plate And Bowl To First Lady Betty Ford At Jacksonville International Airport In Jacksonville, Florida, 1976
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The fight for gender equality had a big influence on women’s fashion in the 70s, particularly within the workforce. To challenge very restrictive office dress codes, feminist movements encouraged women to ditch their hyper-feminine workwear. By the late 70s, the movements placed more focus on promoting women’s individuality and personal comfort when it came to what they wore. As a result, more women began wearing pantsuits and other unconventional office fashion.
#17 Woman Feeding Deer At The Masterpiece Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, 1971
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#18 Actor George Peppard, At Right, With Actress Victoria Principal In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1970s
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#19 Wild Side Story Slide Photo Of Cast's Favorite Waitress Annie O'Black, Used In Musical Prologue, Wolfie's, 21st Street & Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, 1973
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#20 Artist Shirley Clement Posing In Her Studio Located At 3851 Redrock Lane In Sarasota, Florida, 1977
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