Women's rights has come a long way from what they use to be. For example The women suffrage in North Carolina was horrible, men believed "women were not equal of men mentally" and being able to vote "would take them out of their proper sphere of life." Women didn't attend to physically hard working jobs like men, they stayed home to take care of cleaning, tending to the garden, went grocery shopping, an always made the food. She would be there when the kids got off school to give them a snack an then start preparing for dinner so her husband had food when he came home from work an the kids would have dinner an the mother would always cater to everyone else before catering to herself, then after everyone finished their meals they would give her the dishes so she could start washing them. Imagine being a woman having to do this day after day and being looked down upon by men. …show more content…
If they did they usually attended a private college or Women's college in Greensboro, where there were no male students. The University of North Carolina opened up housing to female graduate students in 1921, but they were not made welcome. The student news paper headlined, "Women not wanted here!" But that was then now women and men work side by side everyday in any kind of compartment, greeted by a kindly "how are you today?" An some of the roles have switched, sometimes it's the male that stays at home. My personal experiences with being treated unequal by men is in my wood shop class, wood shop is my favorite class. When I use to walk in first thought that came to the guys's minds in there were "whats a girl doing in here?" They had the impression that I didn't have the knowledge to know how to do half the stuff they are able to do, and more. I've impressed many guys by what I can do in shop even my
Billie Holiday, or as her friends called her “Lady Day” was an African-American jazz singer who had a phenomenal voice. She was born April 7, 1915, in Philadelphia, PA. She was known for her trademark of wearing gardenias in her hair, and throwing back her head when she sang. In her late teenage years she was discovered by John Hammond and recorded her first record led by a studio group under Benny Goodman, who was a prominent figure in the entertainment business.
The lack of participation of women in society in the United States before the women's rights movement in 1948 was remarkable. They did not participate in activities such as voting and fighting in wars. They also could not own property and "belonged" to their father until they were married, when they would then become the property of their husband. They were brought up to get married, often while they were still very young, then to become a good mother and housewife. The lack of activity though changed during the American Revolution that lasted from 1775 to 1783. This American Revolutionary experience had a great impact on the eventual movement for women's rights.
The French Revolution was a period of time in which France underwent many changes, many which could be considered revolutionary. France’s whole system and way of being was completely changed. New ideas were proposed everyday. An idea is revolutionary when it is a new idea, when it is something that has never been thought of before. The Declaration of the Rights of Women written by Olympe de Gouges on September 1791, was one of the ideas proposed to the National Assembly (Hunt, Web 1). The document proposed that since the French Revolution was all about finding equality for all people, women should be equal to men and therefore, should have the same rights as men did. Women at the time live in terrible conditions. They had little access to education, and therefore could not enter professional occupations that required advanced education, were legally deprived of the right to vote, and were not considered citizens (Class Discussion Notes). If equal rights were not given to women, the French Revolution had not reached its full potential, according to Gouges. She expressed this idea in her document, saying, “This revolution will only take effect when all women become fully aware of their deplorable condition, and of the rights they have lost in society” (Gouges, Web). Anyone that questioned the Revolution was immediately put to death (Class Discussion Notes). If Gouges’ document and ideas were important enough to catch the attention of the National Assembly and for her to be put to death, her ideas could be considered important and revolutionary (Britannica, Web 1) But, the document was not revolutionary. The Declaration of the Rights of Women was not a revolutionary document because its ideas were taken from other people and were no...
The thought of women having equal rights has caused major controversy throughout American History. Women have fought for their rights for many years, wanting to be more than a wife or a maid. Women’s Rights Movement was an effort by many women around the U.S standing up for themselves. Feminists like Charlotte Perkins Gilman had a big impact on the movement by writing stories and articles, she spread awareness by writing these. Throughout this Movement women got the right to vote, and many more opportunities they were not offered before.
Throughout history, women have not been viewed as equal to men. Therefore, much of their opportunities have been limited. Many women never attended school because they were not allowed, thus never getting the same education as men. This lack of education forced most women to stay at home and maintained the household. When women would try to make something of themselves, there would be groups of men who would harm them. There was so much violence toward women because they simply had no rights. Men, often, did not care if they hurt a woman because they did not view them as equal. Men thought of women more as property then a person. Woman in the United States began to stand up for themselves and demand some rights. One of the first organized demonstrations of this was in 1848 at Seneca Falls, New York. Because of this and many other movements throughout history, women in the United States have been able to get jobs today that would have be considered a man’s job in the past. Even though many women throughout the world do have rights today, there are still some women in third world countries that do not have any. Many of these women live in countries that have a government which do not view them as equal. These women are still refused an education, endure extreme violence and are forced to stay at home. Therefore, although there have been great advances within the woman’s rights movement, there are still many more obstacles to overcome.
Women began to speak out against the laws that were deliberately set against them. Throughout this time period, women were denied the right to vote in all federal and most state held elections. Women struggled to achieve equality; equality as citizens, equality in the work place, and equality at home. During this time, Americans worked to fight corruption in government, reduce the power of big business, and improve society as a whole.
Women had no rights compared to a man. Women had to fight for the rights which led to a change in the United States which last till today. Women in 1920s the fight to have rights was called the women’s suffrage movement which impinged on how they have rights; and have to fight against a dissident to get the 19th amendment and how the suffrage movement affects today.
Through World War II woman took the jobs of men in the military, in 1919 woman got the right to vote, in 1900 woman got their to participate in their first Olympic Games. As time progresses women rights blossom. Title IX has helped this movement grow.
On April 15th, almost 300 girls were kidnapped from their school in Nigeria. Less than two weeks later, a young women was stabbed in the face, throat and stomach by her classmate in a Connecticut high school And a month later, Elliot Rodger went on a killing rampage in California. All three of these tragedies, all in the span of a month, occurred because women didn’t do what men wanted them to do and they refused to accept women as equals. The kidnapped Nigerian girls were to be sold and traded, the girl was stabbed because she declined his invitation to the junior prom, and Elliot Rodger went on a killing rampage because girls wouldn’t have sex with him. It is believed we live in a sexual-discrimination free society here in Canada, but that is far from the truth. Equality between men and women has yet to be obtained. Women are often considered like objects, similar situations by both genders are viewed differently and women aren’t treated the same as men in the workplace. It is not only third-world countries, but also our Canadian society that doesn’t treat men and women as equals.
Mr. Speaker, when a young woman graduates from college and starts looking for a job, she is likely to have a frustrating and even demeaning experience ahead of her. If she walks into an office for an interview, the first question she will be asked is, "Do you type?" There is a calculated system of prejudice that lies unspoken behind that question. Why is it acceptable for women to be secretaries, librarians, and teachers, but totally unacceptable for them to be managers, administrators, doctors, lawyers, and Members of Congress? The unspoken assumption is that women are different.
Statement of intent: I am writing a persuasive speech on a Gender issue and the problems associated with them for young audience especially young males to persuade them to agree with my opinion on gender issues
About one hundred years ago women were still claimed as a man's property. They had no right to vote, they could not be part of a jury and had no rights to property. Not too long ago in the nineteen fifties women could not even own a credit card in their name. Where are we today? Has it really improved very much? I don't think it has, women still can't vote in some Arabic countries. Sexism affected the development and socioeconomic improvement of women in the past. Today it is holding back bright futures for many young women everywhere.
Besides that, I also notice that women have greater rights than before, giving them more choices and options to decide on what they want to do. This proves that women are as equal as men today.
Many citizens: if not all often find it difficult to convey their opinions and expressions in a public atmosphere. Well known consultants, researchers, and authors, such as Sam Killerman, Mark Bauerlein and Anthony Douglas Williams are currently able to portray what many citizens around the world are thinking; good intentions which are held in the silence of our hearts. Today a handful of motivational speakers and writers are still deliberately trying to convey the message of gender identity. Gender identity is not determined by one 's body or physical appearance; but rather by what the mind thinks and feels. Society is still learning how to welcome this idea; due to cultural upbringing and personal morals, acceptance is taking more time.
For no sum of money would I agree to repeat high school. Blessed with a heavy dose of femininity and absolutely no athleticism, my enrollment in an all-boys Catholic prep school seemed less like a privilege and more akin to a sick joke. Having bumped into my former classmates over the years, I know most memories are tied to my coming out senior year, but it was not about being the first openly gay student, and instead was done in hope that my confirmation would end the incessant need for calling me a “faggot”. Under the pain, you can find some good memories peppered in there, like my participation in Speech and Debate, which, alongside glee, band, and the robotics club, offered solace, as there was an implicit “No Bullies Allowed” rule. Here