The Utah Women Speak pamphlet, produced by Utah's delegates to the International Women's Year conference in Houston in 1977.[1] (Click twice on this image to view the full PDF)

While the Women's Movement was national in scope, the cultural and political climate in Utah morphed the broader movement into something more palatable for Utahns. Activists in Utah were most successful when they cooperated with formal organizations, hierarchies, and institutions.

This movement did not begin nor end in the 1970s; the work is continuing today throughout the state. Although the ERA wasn't ratified, stricter enforcement of legislation like Title IX has aided equality in many areas. Cultural attitudes about women obtaining an education and having careers has shifted. The #MeToo movement has caught fire in Utah and has spotlighted the prevalence of sexual assault. Unfortunately, the wage-gap continues to plague Utah, and poverty levels are still high. The victories won by women decades ago continue to inspire activists today to continue improving the status of women in Utah.