She proved that women deserved the same amount of pay that men were making. Equality was a major thing back in the day because equality meant that everyone was equal regardless of race, sex, and age. Women didn’t have any say; they felt used and felt like another body to the world, until Susan B. Anthony stepped up for what she believed in. After years and years of protesting and speaking in front of audiences, Susan thought the republicans would have given their support for
NAME INSTITUTION COURSE DATE Women’s suffrage Women suffrage is the right of women to vote and run for public office without gender based restrictions such as marital status, ownership of property and tax payment (Sharer 64). The women suffrage movement strives to ensure that women are enfranchised i.e. they are given all the rights of citizenship. Women begun voting from as early as the 1700s, but their participation in elections was highly restricted by heavy pre-qualifications imposed on them. For instance, in 1776, women in New Jersey could only vote if they owned property.
Madelyne Hamilton English 12 AP Mrs. Perino—Period 6 16 November 2011 Civil Disobedience Essay Civil disobedience may arise when individuals deliberately refuse to tolerate the law. It may occur within a passive, civilized manner to protest the law. Many times, distinctive actions of civil disobedience have assisted in forcing a re-examination of society’s moral or ethical standards. During the 1800s, Susan B. Anthony caused a pandemonium in America by casting a ballot in a presidential election when the right for women to vote was nonexistent. This act put Susan B. Anthony on a path of resistance that led to a life of peril and persecution.
By demonstrating their beliefs publically they enlightened and gained many supporters, but at the same time faced much opposition. Many people did not like the idea of change, they felt as if men should be dominant and the only voice women should have was around the house. Despite the opposition their tactics proved to be successful because in 1920 the 19th amendment was ratified and women were given the right to vote. Alice Paul and her colleagues proved to be successful because of their passive aggressive tactics. The tactics that NAWSA and Carrie Chapman Catt lacked.
We are completely sure about that and we wouldn't have entered her into the female competition if we had any doubts. 'We have not been absent-minded, we are very sure of her gender. We are aware of the claims that have been made but our aim at the moment is to prepare Caster for the race this evening.'
Note: this is copy and pasted from another source... Eleanor Roosevelt establishes credibility by building her speech on the very reason so many audiences around the world deem her a credible source. Her speech discussed the pressing issue of human rights. Her prior credibility, intelligence, and goodwill established a foundation for which the audience to trust. Her prior credibility assured the audience that she shared similar values of freedom and democracy. She also demonstrated her value of universal human rights through using these terms in a “we” sense versus the “I” sense.
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.
Constitution that allowed them a right to vote. The early suffragists did not see the voting privileges as their primary goal; instead they wanted suffrage as an opportunity to participate more fully in the public affairs of the society that they lived in. The long road that the women went on to get the suffrage movement passed taught them how democracy could be a great thing and how they could employ it. They learned many skills and gained the political credentials that would make them effective and laid the foundation for the increasing role they would play in our
Women had few rights and equality; men and society itself looked down on women as though men were always and will always be superior to women. Billie Jean King helped change that society and made the world easier for the women to live by gaining more equality and rights for women such as in the educational department, athletics department, and everyday life society without any physical fighting at all. “Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquility” (Biography Online). Indeed, tennis was a way to protest violently for equality, without harming others. Billie Jean King had found a marvelous way of fighting for a just cause in an aggressive, but peaceful
For the first time, after the American women of revolution, the role of women was appreciated and consequently women gained their respect and rightful rights in the society (Ross, 2001, pg. 53). The world, to this era, has been a witness of paramount revolutions. However, the American Revolution still remains at the top, considering the geographical area of political organization and the lasting consequences that have not been experienced elsewhere. It popularized liberty, equality and steered the rule of law into tight action.