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Too Scandalous for the Scandalous (#2) Sex! Sex was not a topic often discussed, especially by women, until Victoria Woodhull brought the subject up. Victoria Woodhull, an outspoken woman, brought up major issues, during the 1870s, such as sex, religion, marriage and women’s rights. Many did not agree with Victoria Woodhull views on these issues, but she did receive some support from Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Eventually, Victoria Woodhull lost support because of her scandalous and radical behavior. Victoria Woodhull, deemed too scandalous for the scandalous, classifies her as the most scandalous woman to me. The pioneer of the too scandalous for the scandalous, Victoria Woodhull paved the pathway for other radical scandalous …show more content…

Victoria Woodhull and Alice Paul used more radical tactics to fight for women’s rights, while Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Carrie Chapman Catt used more conservative methods, which resulted in Victoria Woodhull and Alice Paul being tagged as too scandalous. Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), a successful woman, had her own newspaper Woodhull and Claflin’s Weekly. Victoria Woodhull used her newspaper to express her opinions on love, sex, marriage, religion, women’s rights (including suffrage) and socialism. Victoria Woodhull was a Spiritualist and a supporter of the Free Love Movement. Victoria Woodhull wanted women to have the rights they deserved and in 1871 Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to address the House Judiciary Committee, claiming that …show more content…

Fanny Fern and Dorothy Parkers possessed strong, independent and outspoken qualities and revealed these qualities through their writings. Fanny Fern (1811-1872) became a writer in the mid 1800s. Fanny Fern, widowed and poor, had to provide for her two children, a very difficult task during the 1800s. Fanny Fern then became a columnist and started writing articles that pertained to women’s issues. Fanny Fern became a successful female writer and used her hardships as motivation. Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) also had many hardships and struggled with depression, alcoholism and suicidal tendencies. Dorothy Parker started writing in the early 1900s and many of her writings reflected societal issues, but also reflected her personal struggles. Fanny Fern and Dorothy Parkers challenged the traditional gender norms and brought to light many societal issues by making their voices heard by the power of their

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