What were feminists doing in 1977? The women's liberation movement had been growing and changing lives for a decade. The following are some significant events related to United States feminism in 1977.
- The First National Women's Conference was held in Houston, Texas. The conference was attended by key feminist leaders, thousands of women, and even several U.S. first ladies.
- Indiana became the 35th and (so far) final state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
- Congress began holding hearings regarding extension of the ERA ratification deadline.
- Congress passed a bill recognizing the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II as military personnel.
- The Heresies Collective in New York began publishing Heresies: A Feminist Publication on Art and Politics.
- Chrysalis: A Magazine of Women's Culture began publication in Los Angeles.
- Marilyn French's landmark feminist novel The Women's Room was published.
- The Episcopal church ordained its first women to the priesthood.