New forms of public life created by women - such as having an education, to fight for their equality of opportunity to get a career, fighting for their rights and changing their role from domesticity to public suffragists- reinforced their place in society. Women had many dramatic changes throughout the years dealing with their view as a woman, politics, labor force and popular culture. In the present, American women continued live in regard to work, family, sexuality, and political changes. A. Sara M. Evans is a distinguished scholar and Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Minnesota where she taught women's history since 1976. She studied women and gender studies as it can be seen by reading her book because of the knowledge she transmits about women’s history and all the stages women went through decades ago.
She was a revolutionary educator provided her students with an academic education, but also with an education in life. She gave them the skills and confidence necessary to be successful, and she set standards for today’s historic black colleges. During World War I, she had helped African Americans to participate in the Red Cross. She also was the key to the transition of blacks from the Republican Party called “the party of Lincoln” to the Democratic Party and its New Deal during the Great Depression. She became close friends with Eleanor Roosevelt.
Olamide Adegbesote Dr. Henderson Core 140 – Section 004 26 January 2012 Racism – Through the eyes of a Veteran The struggle of African – Americans against racism and its limitations is an age-old battle that still exists in our present day society. Although it is safe to say that significant achievements have been made against it today, it is still obvious that racism is very much at work in our society. The effects of racism are no new things to Dr. Frances Henderson, a mother, grand-mother and professor in African-American literature in Middle Tennessee State University and Fisk University. Growing up in the North, in Cincinnati, Ohio in the 60’s and later migrating to Nashville, Tennessee in the South in the 80’s, she experienced the
If women should have equal rights, why shouldn’t slaves? I then heard of the American Anti-Slavery Society. I was so amazed that a group of people came together to end slavery because I thought the whole nation supported slavery. I wanted to contact the society, but I did not know how, so I rushed our trip in order to arrive in New York as soon as possible and find out more about what the American Anti-Slavery Society was doing to get
Susan B. Anthony was another great inspiration to the women society. She was an American Civil Rights leader who came up with what is now called the 19th amendment. Susan stated, “There was no difference between the minds of men and women.” She wanted to open doors to not only women but to people who were enslaved. Susan B. Anthony also made employers hire women, showing that women could work just as well as men could. She proved that women deserved the same amount of pay that men were making.
Youngest of five children c. Identical twin II. Who were the important people in your life? d. Family as a whole e. My mother f. My oldest sister (not my twin) g. My father h. My fiancé III. What were you like as a teenager? i. Loner j.
A Great Human Black History Day is a holiday that this nation embarks every February as way to remember and celebrate many Africans that made a difference in this world. There are many great men and women that are recognized as heroes when they mention their name. Elementary schools make sure to teach students about these men and women, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. There is no doubt that they have impacted the lives of all people in one way or another. Discrimination and mistreatment was the major issue African Americans dealt with in 20th century; this led to the civil rights movement that evolved the nation to what it is today.
Just to name a few, she worked for the welfare of women, and freedom for all people throughout the world, worked with the Red Cross during World War I, NAACP. She also worked to abolish child labor and establish a minimum wage law. She helped create the National Youth Administration, which provides financial aid to students and job training for men and women, and helped develop the United Nations where she was a representative of the U.S. She received dozens of awards as well, such as the American Peace Award in 1933, the Four Freedom Medal in 1950, and the Nansen Medal in 1954. Eleanor was a published author of many works such as her autobiography, “This is My Story.” She touched so many lives with her tireless efforts to bring awareness to the injustice and uncivil ways of the world. Eleanor is an example of an angel from heaven, the perfect role-model, the heart of humanity, and she was the kindest, most generous person I know.
The results of her work are still visible in Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, D.C. While she was first lady, she helped to stop the destruction of historic buildings along the square, including the Renwick Building, now part of the Smithsonian Institution. (Library) Jacqueline Kennedy captivated the nation and the rest of the world with her intelligence, beauty, and grace. With a deep sense of devotion to her family and country, she dedicated herself to raising her children and to making the world a better place through art, literature, and a respect for history and public service. (Library) Jacqueline Kennedy used all her influence to became the voice of the new generation .She had all the traditional values and education, but also she was an admirable women, who dedicated her life to serve this great nation as first
Martin Luther King Jr. Report Martin Luther king Jr and Rosa parks were two very influential African American human rights activists throughout the 1950s-60s. The actions these two heroes did were to speak out even though they knew it would eventually cost them their lives but they just wanted to change the policies so that they could attempt to move people towards a world where everybody was considered equal with no regard for their skin colour. The work these two people have done for the community has been acknowledged throughout the world and has ultimately contributed to the human rights of African American in society today. We think these two people show real heroic and honourable traits with what they have accomplished throughout their time. In this presentation we will illustrate why we