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...to student: this paper stated that your assignment needed no outside references. There are none with this paper. B. Bryan Babcock Inc., November 2000 Introduction For centuries women have been thought of "property," leading to slow but sure progression towards women's independence. In this we shall begin by examining Muller v Oregon, 1908; events leading into he progressive era; and the influence of muckrakers on women and current society. Muller v Oregon On its surface the 1908 U.S. Supreme Court case Muller v. State of Oregon appeared to promote the health and welfare of female workers; however, the decision led to additional protective legislation that affected issues of equality in the workplace for years to come. At issue was an Oregon law passed in 1903 that prohibited women from working more than 10 hours in one day. Curt Muller, a laundry owner, was charged...