Pants Women Wear Men Wearing Official U.S Eslpod 1083 Cn

In the past, women almost always wore dresses or skirts, not pants. But that changed in the early "20th century" (the 1900s). For many women, the change was a "product" (result) of World War I. While men were "on the frontlines" (fighting battles in war), women had to fill the jobs that men previously held, such as factory jobs, and many of them began wearing pants for comfort and "functionality" (meeting a particular purpose; with some use).

Beginning in the 1930s, some actresses, such as Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn, were photographed while wearing pants, increasing the popularity of the clothing. But there were still many "hurdles" (challenges; obstacles) to pass before pants would become acceptable for all women.

In official settings, the acceptance of pants for women took even longer. Hillary Clinton was the first U.S. "First Lady" (wife of the president) to wear pants in an official "portrait" (a painting of a person). And women were not allowed to wear pants on the "floor" (where speakers stand) of the U.S. Senate until 1993.

In the State of California, the "right" (official ability to do something) for women to wear pants was "codified" (made into law) in the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which allows women to file a "discrimination complaint" (a statement that one has been treated unfairly, especially for employment) if they are "denied" (not given) the right to wear pants.