Women's Right Movement
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In the mid nineteenth century America was going through an age of reform. The person who would be the center of these reforms would be the women in society. Women soon realized that in order to make sure that all the reforms went through they would need more power and influence in society. The oppression and discrimination the women felt in this era launched the women into create the women’s right movement. The women fought so zealously for their rights it would be impossible for them not to achieve their goals. The sacrifices, suffering, and criticism that the women activist made would be so that the future generations would benefit the future generations. The oppression and discrimination the women felt in this era launched the women into create the women’s right movement. The economic growth in the market economy women opportunity to work was very low Lucy Stone explained that the same society that pushes men forward keeps woman at home (Doc. H). Only low paying jobs were available such as factories, seamstress, or a teacher and in most states women had no control over their wages. Charlotte Woodward explained how she would sew gloves for a terrible wage but it was under rebellion she wished to choose her own job and the pay (Doc.E). The chart on Doc F explained how women between 1837-1844 dominated men as teachers in the Massachusetts Public School. The idea of the “cult of true womanhood” was that most respectable middle class women should stay at home and take care of the family and be the moral of the home. The advancement in the market economy gave women a chance to make their own money to be able to support themselves and work outside of the home. The nineteenth century was a ferment of reform such as the Second... ... middle of paper ... ... vows changed so that they were more equal this would set the precedent for future marriages (Doc L). A convention was called by Elizabeth Stanton “my only thought was a public meeting for protest and discussion” (Doc. A) The Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention the issue of suffrage was brought up for the first time and supported by Frederick Douglas. The sacrifices, suffering, and criticism that the women activist made would be so that the future generations would benefit the future generations. The oppression and discrimination the women felt in this era launched the women into create the women’s right movement. The women fought so zealously for their rights it would be impossible for them not to achieve their goals. Women soon realized that in order to make sure that they were not treated as second-class status they would need to have the right to vote.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that in the mid nineteenth century america was going through an age of reform. the oppression and discrimination the women felt in this era launched them into create the women's right movement.
- Explains that the oppression and discrimination the women felt in this era launched the women's right movement. the nineteenth century was a ferment of reform such as the second great awakening.
- Explains that many reformers opposed the drinking of alcohol because drunkenness was widespread. the american temperance society was created by the women in the church to remove or regulate taverns.
- Explains the end goal of the women's right movement was for women to be treated as an equal citizen and not property.
- Describes the sacrifices, suffering, and criticism that the women activist made to benefit the future generations. the oppression and discrimination they felt in this era launched them into a women's right movement.
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- Women's Rights Movement In The 19th Centuryexplanatory essayThe nineteenth century encountered some of most revolutionary movements in the history of our nation, and of the world – the movements to abolish slavery and the movement for women’s rights. Many women participated alongside men in the movement to abolish slavery, and “their experience inspired feminist social reformers to seek equality with men” (Bentley, Ziegler, and Streets-Salter 2015, pg. 654). Their involvement in the abolition movement revealed that women suffered many of the same legal disadvantages as slaves, most noticeably their inability to access the right to vote. Up until this time, women had little success in mobilizing their efforts to gain the right to vote. However, the start of the women’s rights movement in the mid-1800s, involving leaders such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, paved the path for the expansion of women’s rights into the modern century.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that women participated alongside men in the abolition movement to abolish slavery and the movement for women's rights. their experience inspired feminist social reformers to seek equality with men.
- Describes stanton's role in the abolition and women’s rights movements of the nineteenth century. she organized the seneca falls conference alongside lucretia mott in july of 1848.
- Explains that the goal of achieving the right of franchise was the only resolution that was not passed unanimously. the assembly wasn't convinced until frederick douglass asserted that women, like the slave, had a right to liberty.
- Explains that women of seneca falls hoped that a series of conventions would embrace every part of the country following their first meeting.
- Explains that the women's rights movement of the late nineteenth century addressed social and institutional boundaries that limited women’s right, including family responsibilities, educational and economic opportunities, and the absence of a voice in political debates.
- Explains that the awsa and the nwsa struggled to maintain momentum in their efforts to win voting rights during the 1880s and early 1890s.
- Explains that the nawsa worked as a nonpartisan organization and drew support from prominent organizations led by women activists.
- Explains that president wilson urged congress to pass a voting rights amendment in 1917. they asserted that women's participation in the war effort could be impeded by their lack of votes.
- Explains that the women's rights movement continued on in several directions after the 1920 vote, including the birth control movement led by margaret sanger, and a second wave of activism in the 1960s.
- Explains the changes achieved in the first women's rights movement were monumental to the freedoms women enjoy today and paved the path for decades of continued activism that have altered society at large.
1244 wordsRead More - The Women's Suffrage Movementexplanatory essayEvery woman in the world has heard at least one “you cannot” in her lifetime. Believe it or not there used to be a time when society believed that statement and women were confined to cooking, cleaning, or housekeeping. Today, there are many amazing women pursuing their dreams, such as Hillary Clinton, a very famous politician, and Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. The women back in the 1840’s are the reason women today have this freedom, the women who changed feminism forever. The women’s suffrage movement was a long-standing battle for equality between men and women that should have been instituted from the start of our country due to women’s increasing political intelligence and work ethic. This became instituted thanks to Alice Paul and Susan B. Anthony whose work was primarily in the 1880’s. Alice Paul and Susan B. Anthony are still some of the most influential women in history because of their bravery and mental strength in the women’s suffrage movement.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that women's suffrage movement was a long-standing battle for equality between men and women, which was instituted thanks to alice paul and susan b. anthony.
- Explains that women were expected to wear long, heavy skirts and tight corsets, which made breathing strenuous. gerrit smith's ideas sparked an idea in his daughter, elizabeth smith miller.
- Explains that the audacious women who braved the outfit and the taunting gave up their participation in less than three years due to the constant ridicule.
- Explains that susan b. anthony was born in 1820 in adams, massachutes. she was an avid patron of the dress reform and was a supporter of temperance.
- Explains that alice paul was born into a strict quaker family and was exposed to the women's suffrage movement in england. the silent sentinels were the first people to picket the white house.
- Opines that women are blessed with many opportunities that would not be available to women without the bravery of those involved in the women's right movement.
1257 wordsRead More - The Women's Rights Movement 1848-1920explanatory essayThe first meeting solely dedicated to women’s rights was the Seneca Falls Convention on July 19-20, 1848 and was led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. The convention attracted nearly one hundred people, in which two-thirds of those in attendance were women. It was here that the Women’s Rights Movement was born. Elizabeth Stanton created the “Declaration of Sentiments, Grievances and Resolutions” which mimicked the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence. She wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal” ("Papers of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony—."). From this point on women addressed their limited rights in society and the barriers holding them back. The Seneca Falls Convention served as a breeding ground for female activists to come together and fight theses social and economic issues.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the women's rights movement was a long and persistent battle fought by many brave female advocates such as elizabeth cady stanton, lucretia mott and susan b. anthony.
- Explains that the seneca falls convention, led by elizabeth cady stanton and lucretia mott, was the first meeting solely dedicated to women's rights.
- Explains that elizabeth stanton and susan b. anthony started the national woman suffrage association (nwsa), which opposed the 15th amendment because it excluded women and their mission was to get a federal law that allowed women’s suffrage.
- Explains that both groups struggled to gain supporters and spread influence during the early years of the 1880s. organizations opposed the women's suffrage efforts and many of those factions were made up of women.
- Explains that the women's suffrage movement became a legitimate argument that united both the nwsa and awsa. the two groups merged under one party, the national american woman suffrage association.
- Explains that wyoming was the first state to grant women's suffrage in 1869, but it wasn't until 1910-1914 that the momentum intensified.
- Explains that carrie chapman catt's "winning plan" called for "disciplined and relentless efforts to achieve state referenda on the vote, especially in non-western states." her tenacity resulted in two victories in 1917.
- Explains that catt and paul's determination and the support from the president were major turning points in the ratification process of the 19th amendment.
- Explains that even after ratifying the 19th amendment, many brave women faced challenges gaining power politically. jeannette rankin, the first congresswoman, faced many hurdles in trying to gain political power.
- Opines that the ratification of the 19th amendment was a great achievement for suffragists. elizabeth cady stanton and lucretia mott set the tone for the movement.
- Cites dodd, lynda g., "19th amendment to the u.s. constitution: women's right to vote."
- Explains that elizabeth cady stanton and susan b. anthony papers online are available at rutgers, the state university of new jersey.
1086 wordsRead More - How American Women 's Rights Changed Since 1900explanatory essayAccording to Karen Manners Smith, over 75% of women stayed at home around 1900 as “wives, mothers, and housekeepers” (48). A lot of these women wanted to go be part of the world and not just stay at home. Although women did have an easier life at home rather than life in the 1800s with all of the modern conveniences that were invented in the 19th century, they still wanted to go to work in the world outside the home. Some of the things that women were not allowed to do was serve on juries, bring lawsuits or be sued, or own property. Because the women’s right movement went forward after the freeing of slavery, African-Americans of both genders worked alongside the women fighting for rights, but the two groups eventually broke off from each other. Many Southern men rejected the women rights movement. It took seventy-two years before women had a right to vote. Before the 1900s, feminists had made some accomplishments toward women’s rights, but many of them happened during and after the turn of the century. Many things have influenced the change in women’s rank in society, but a few of these are the people involved, the events accomplished, and the organizations formed.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that over 75% of women stayed at home around 1900 as "wives, mothers, and housekeepers." they wanted to go to work in the world outside the home.
- Explains that the movement could not have happened without the women involved and the support that they gave.
- Explains that the fight for women's rights was a long strenuous process involving the death of many people. the feminists held parades to protest and prove their point.
- Explains that the national american woman suffrage association and the league of women voters helped women gain the right to vote.
- Explains how women's suffrage rights in the united states have changed since the 1900s. they support abortion and do to their body what they want.
1160 wordsRead More - The Civil Rights Movmentexplanatory essayOne of the civil right groups in the United States was women. Women were fighting for their equal rights in US. These movements held by women were recognized as women’s suffrage. There were many women’s suffrage groups in United States. This was a movement held by women in order for women’s rights to practice as equal to any member of the society in US. Women’s created many organization in pursuit of their equal rights movement, these organizations were the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA), National Woman's Party, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom etc. Ruth Hanna McCormick was a lobbyist in spring field, and she helped in the movement for equal rights for women, when the state legislature granted women the right to vote in 1913.Especially in the 1960s women’s was treated as machines. They were called upon to work at home, care for their children and their husbands’ and most sadly they were even given rules to follow as how to handle their husbands. Women wanted to stand alike as men. This movement also continues in this present day, even after the Congress passed the 19th amendment on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, which guaranteed all American women the right to vote, another law was the first bill pr...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the civil rights movement was a widespread movement to ensure minorities equal access opportunities for the basic privileges and rights of u.s. citizens.
- Explains that women's suffrage was a movement held by women to practice as equal to any member of the society in the us.
- Explains that racial profiling is the suspicion of people based on their race, behavior, and their actions.
- Explains that native americans fought to gain many rights, including disapproving interracial adoption on native american children.
- Explains that many american groups fought for their civil rights by using different methods such as protesting, marching boycotting etc.
933 wordsRead More - American Motherhood In The 1800'sexplanatory essayDuring the 1770’s and early 1800’s to 1840’s, the many different beliefs on American motherhood between the American revolution and civil war was the mark of the women’s era and were influences that stimulated the start of “republican motherhood” and “cult of domesticity”. Women during the American revolution played an essential role in staying home managing, cooking, cleaning, and most importantly, raising their sons as patriots while the husbands were are at war. Furthermore, women during the 1820’s began to work in factories, such as the Lowell Mills, and the Seneca Falls Convention, the first ever women's right convention was a milestone.In the beginning, many women reform movements that occurred helped
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the many different beliefs on american motherhood between the american revolution and civil war were the mark of the women's era.
- Explains that although women did not have a significant impact politically during the american revolutionary war, they showed that they too can be patriotic and help on the home court.
- Explains that while the american industrial revolution was pushing forward, so was number of women employed increasing. the factory system was adopted in the late 18th century replacing the putting out system.
- Explains that the idea of transcendentalism was a core belief that human beings are best when they are truly independent.
- States that millions of women across the nation were able to utilize their right to vote for the first time on the election day of 1920. it took almost 100 years of reforms and activist to win that right.
844 wordsRead More - The Work of 19th Century Feministsanalytical essayThe United States, in the 19th century was a place that was only meant for men, specifically white men. To be a woman in the 19th century meant being someone’s property, someone’s responsibility and defiantly not able to make your own decisions. Nineteenth century feminists began to question the laws, and regulations that were placed by the government at that time. They began speaking up, quoting the bible, constitution and declaration of independence. “It was we the people, not we, the white male citizens, nor yet we, the make citizens; but we the whole people, who formed this Union” (Anthony 41).
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the united states was a place that was only meant for men, specifically white men. nineteenth century feminists began to question the laws, and regulations that were placed by the government at that time.
- Opines that women had thoughts about what it meant to be free and equal of a male in america, which differed from person to person.
- Explains that being a woman meant having no say in the lives of those whom you brought to life: your children. one recurring theme in almost all of these ladies writings was the freedom to be mother.
- Opines that women in the 19th century didn't have the liberty in deciding whether they wanted to be a part of their children's lives or not, nor were they equal as parents.
- Analyzes how stanton describes the love of a mother for her child as the most important relationship between mother and child.
- Opines that a mother has no choice in what might happen to her children that the father of those children is to do as he pleases.
- Analyzes charlotte perkins gilman's observation about motherhood. she states that women are degrading their mothers because they are controlled by their husbands, and are not able to offer much to their children.
- Argues that women in the 19th century weren't allowed to sue because they belonged to their husbands. this law is similar to the law respecting slaves
- Explains that a wife has no social statues or any civil right, she doesn't own any property, nor is she held accountable for any mistakes she makes. her husband would have to be responsible for her actions.
- Explains that if a woman is someone's wife, her husband may sue for her and off course keep the profits made from her suffering.
- Explains that her husband sued the corporation and recovered $13,000 damages. when the unfortunate wife wishes dollar of it to supply her needs, she must ask for it; if the man be of selfish nature, he will say, ‘what have you done, my dear?’
- Opines that women who live in villages are the ones that are supporting themselves, their kids, and most times their husbands as well.
- Analyzes how gilman states that women in our culture aren't even seen as part of the human race but rather than half a race.
- Analyzes how sarah grimke's writings demonstrate that god did not make women with the intention of being inferior but rather that she would be a partner to man.
- Opines that grimke's idea of liberty is to be able to believe in god, to worship god, and to have the freedom to do so without fearing the consequences if her husband wasn't religious.
- Argues that elizabeth cady stanton defined liberty and equality as women gaining some rights in order for them to survive, rights such as having some freedom in her social and personal life.
- Analyzes how stanton discuses the dangerousness of being a widow by giving two examples.
- Opines that susan b. anthony defined equality and liberty as being able to have political rights in our society.
- Analyzes how anthony points out that men are excused from paying taxes while still benefiting from their citizenship, while women have no rights but still have to pay taxes.
- Opines that anthony believed that all women should follow her footsteps and rebel against a government who is unjust and unconstitutional.
- Opines that charlotte perkins gilman's idea of liberty and equality was to live in a society where gender roles don't exist.
- Analyzes how the writings of these women had similarities on what equality and liberty meant. however, due to the changes that occur as years pass, many of them wanted different things.
- Cites hammond, hardwick, and lubert's "letters on theequality of the sexes (1837)" in classics of american political and constitutionalthought.
- Cites hammond, scott j., kevin r. hardwick, and howard l. lubert's "speech in defenseof equal suffrage (1873).
1964 wordsRead More - Analysis Of The Destructive Male By Elizabeth Cady Stantonanalytical essayThe fight for women’s rights began long before the Civil War, but the most prominent issue began after the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments joined the Constitution. The rights to all “citizens” of the United States identified all true “citizens” as men and therefore incited a revolution in civil rights for women (“The Fight for Women’s Suffrage”). The National Women’s Suffrage Convention of 1868
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how elizabeth cady stanton's "the destructive male" argues that giving rights to women, and allowing women to hold positions in politics and government, would be beneficial to the whole of society.
- Explains that the fight for women's rights began long before the civil war, but the most prominent issue began after the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments joined the constitution.
- Analyzes how elizabeth cady stanton uses ethos to establish credibility for her case of gaining suffrage for women in "the destructive male."
- Analyzes stanton's use of logic to convey the benefits of allowing women into politics and government to collaborate with men.
- Analyzes how stanton appealed to the emotion of her audience to gain support for the fight for women's suffrage and female participation in government.
- Analyzes how stanton utilizes strong statements with strong connotations to emphasize the importance of allowing women to participate in government and gain rights to vote.
- Analyzes how elizabeth cady stanton, in "the destructive male," used literary rhetoric to convey the value of women's equality in government.
1100 wordsRead More - Women's Suffrageexplanatory essayIn the 1850’s the women’s rights movement gathered momentum, but lost it when the Civil War began, because attention became focused on the war and the abolition of slavery. Women’s rights were put to the side. Then in 1869 the National Woman Suffrage Association, led by Susan B Anth...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that women have been denied the rights and opportunities that men have had. this belief became widely popular in the "cult of domesticity" movement of the 1800s.
- Explains that the campaign for women's suffrage began in the decades before the civil war, when many people started looking for reforms. elizabeth cady stanton and lucretia mott invited men and women to seneca falls to discuss the problem of women’s rights.
- Explains that the women's rights movement gathered momentum in the 1850s, but lost it when the civil war began, because attention became focused on the war and the abolition of slavery. in 1869, the national woman suffrage association, led by susan b anthony and elizabeth cady stanton, was formed.
- Explains how the national women's party organized the voting power of women to elect congressional representatives who supported female enfranchisement. the nineteenth amendment passed both houses of congress and was sent to the states for ratification.
- Explains that the fifteenth amendment and the nineteenth amendment had a big influence on the united states.
- Explains that the amendment allowed women to elect progressive policy makers, who in turn enacted policies to benefit women.
- Explains that the women's suffrage movement changed women’s image. they were no longer the guardians of the household. in the 1920s, a "new woman" was created.
- Explains that the gibson girl image was the rage before world war i. the nineteenth amendment paved way to a new kind of freedom for women.
- Explains that the nineteenth amendment helped millions of women move closer to equality in all aspects of american life. women advocated for job opportunities, fairer wages, education and birth control.
- Explains the 19th amendment to the u.s. constitution: women's right to vote.
- Explains the history of women's rights in the u.s., and the 15th amendment to the constitution.
830 wordsRead More - Women's Movement Of 1960'sanalytical essayThe entire Women’s Movement in the United States has been quite extensive. It can be traced back to 1848, when the first women’s rights convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. After two days of discussions, 100 men and women signed the Declaration of Sentiments. Drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, this document called for equal treatment of women and men under the law and voting rights for women. This gathering set the agenda for the rest of the Women’s Movement long ago (Imbornoni). Over the next 100 years, many women played a part in supporting equal treatment for women, most notably leading to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which allowed women the right to vote.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the entire women's movement in the united states dates back to 1848, when the first women’s rights convention was held in seneca falls, new york.
- Explains that the women's movement of the 1960s was a ground-breaking part of american history because along with african-americans another minority group stood up for equality.
- Explains that the 1960's were a popular time for minority groups to stand up and make their voices heard.
- Explains that in the 1960s, women were tired of stereotypical roles and wanted something more. the typical american woman was married with a couple of children and her job consisted of cooking, cleaning, and running errands. betty friedan realized this problem.
- Analyzes how the influential best-seller urged women to reconsider the myth that women were fulfilled in their roles as housewives. with women's issues out in the open, optimism increased among females.
- Opines that the women's movement for equality has reached a point where women earn the majority of bachelors and masters degrees and 40 percent of the doctorates.
- Explains that the women's movement in the 1960s was a significant part of american history because another minority group was joining the african-americans in standing up for equality.
- Cites banks, olive,charters, ann, and friedan, betty. the feminine mystique. new york: w.w. norton & company, 2001.
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