Anthony, the opposition of women’s rights became more clearly defined. Text from the trial furthermore invoked the need for women to become demanding and continue the fight for freedom and equality. The judge made one thing very clear, Women’s rights were not going to be obtained the natural God given way, or through the court system that had been designed to protect citizens and their rights. The discrimination faced by women in 1873 can be clearly seen in the recounting of this trail. Nowhere in the United States Constitution does it state women cannot vote, nor has it ever.
She went to vote for presidential election and was arrested due to her female sex. The exigence behind Anthony’s essay was that her exercise of voting was the right thing to do. She had committed no crime to be put in jail. She said that “ I not only committed no crime, but instead simply exercised my citizen’s rights, guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution beyond the power of any state to deny” (Anthony 13). Anthony expresses that women’s voting was not illegal.
Freedom is happiness; it is the ability to create ones own happiness. The first amendments of the constitution, The Bill of Rights was written to ensure American rights and that Americans rights will not be denied these rights. In the 1900’s women were denied their basic rights as an American citizen. Margaret Sanger saw women as individuals who were stripped of basic freedom and she petitioned for what she knew was right. Letting a women control her own body is
According to Marszalek, the Petticoat Affair was “the most famous debate over the meaning of womanhood in American history” (p. 21). Throughout this book, John F. Marszalek tries to prove that the Petticoat Affair was a social struggle based on the traditional roles of women and the beliefs of society, and not as much of a political crisis. Margaret “Peggy” Eaton was the child of an Innkeeper. She was raised as being part of conversation and socializing with her father’s guests, and had an outspoken personality.
Critical Analysis: Shirley Chisholm Speech Equal Rights for Women In her famous speech “Equal Rights for Women,” addressed to The United States House of Representatives in Washington D.C, May 21, 1969, Chisholm addresses the assumption about women in society being treated unfair. She expresses how women are viewed in society and the prejudice against women that’s being accepted daily and sought out to secure equal rights for women by introducing a proposal “that has been before every Congress for the last 40 years and that will sooner or later must become part of the basic law of the land..”(1), as the Equal Rights Amendment. In her speech she not only expresses and highlights how women are viewed differently in many aspects of life but she refutes common arguments and shows how gender discrimination is harmful for both men and women in society. Early in her speech, Chisholm relied on her personal experience to persuade her case for Equal Rights. Chisholm stated, “Prejudice as a black person is becoming unacceptable...” (1) While she then states “Prejudice against women is acceptable” (1).
Declaration of Independence vs. Declaration of Sentiments As we read over two of the most important documents in the US history, we have the opportunity to compare and contrast the differences and similarities presented. When the Declaration of Independence was written, it paved the way for our freedom. However, even after America’s democratic ideas were determined and written down; freedom was still not granted to all citizens. This lead to women, such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, bringing about the Declaration of Sentiments.
U.S. History Professor Belanger Analysis on Reconstruction Ends Dec 14th 2011 Elizabeth cady Stanton wrote a paper entitled “Home Life” which talks about women feminism and how women wanted to be equal just like men in marriages. In the early 1800s women had no rights in terms of voting for high ranking officials and they weren’t allowed in court rooms to voice their displeasure on how the government views them as just being care takers. Elizabeth Stanton worked extensively with Susan b Anthony on establishing an association that would fight for women rights and women suffrage. In 1875 Susan b Anthony who was suffragists voted in the presidential election hoping the fourteenth and 15th amendment would get reconstructed giving women
Restricted by Their Beliefs Elias Monsalve “I attest that this paper upholds the Manhattan College Honor Code as well as the expectations of and responsibilities for academic integrity outlined in The Community Standards Handbook.” Elias Monsalve Elias Monsalve April 15, 2014 Religion 110 Section 06 Dr. Shefferman Restricted by Their Beliefs History has revealed to us that women have been treated unequally up until the early 20th century in The United States, and other countries have followed in our footsteps. Although all this good is happening, Islam tends to restrict opportunities to women of all ages. The Middle East is a cultural region full of rich history, but does not see forward progress due to restrictions placed on women for employment, education, and even lifestyle. It is not only just that women are treated equally but a moral obligation to mankind. Whether you are a devote Jew, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or atheist, it is a human beings right to get an education, work where her heart pleases her, marry who she wants, or even be allowed to wear what clothes she desires.
She presumed the American people forgave her husband because his standing in public opinion polls remained high. His standing with her, however, hit rock bottom. Friends began to intercede for Bill. Gradually Hillary realized that Bill was not only her husband, he was her president also, and as her president, he deserved her support. There is the theme throughout the book of Senator Clinton needing to stand on her own as an educated, bright, and committed woman.
Because most laws affect women as much as men. The final point made on the leaflet was simple: 'Because, to sum up all reasons in one – it is just. 'This piece of propaganda fueled the whole sufffragete movement. Another argument Was that if women were not given the vote then they shouldn't have to pay tax. Though through many debates with the government, the government still did not award the suffragettes with the vote until 1894.