Strong, Influential Women Like Elizabeth Cady Stanton And Susan B. Anthony Women

“Too many women, in too many countries speak the same language, of silence.” Hillary Clinton (Editors, 2015). Citizens from around the world are facing many issues, whether they were economical or political. But the female citizens have a major issue encountering them, which is feminism. Feminism is “the advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.” (Oxford 2015). It requires a powerful person with great ambitions to make changes and lead the right way. It needs someone who is willing to sacrifice everything to achieve greatness and leave a history behind them. A person with these qualities is considered a hero, an idol, someone we can look up to. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton are

Though the media has maligned feminism as a drive for selfish fulfillment by female professionals, those who stand to gain the most are actually those who have the least. The demand for full equality for all women is profoundly radicalizing when it addresses the additional layers of discrimination women experience because of class, race, sexuality, disability, and

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s women feminists fought to be treated equally. The feminists did not want special treatment nor did the feminists want to be treated as inferior to men. Affirmative action adds to the women’s dream that early

Throughout the history of mankind, there has always been a common belief that women exist inferior to men. The Bible demonstrates that God made the first woman Eve from the rib of Adam and God “[does] not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet” (1 Timothy 2:11-15). However, understanding their important role in the family and society and feeling tired of being undertreated by men, women finally stood up for themselves. In the 19th century, the Feminist Movement emerged and completely changed the lives of millions of women in the United States until this day. The Movement provides the new perspectives and protects the rights of women in social and political aspects.

Prior to achieving the right to vote, women of America have developed various types of organized protests and reform to increase women’s rights. Advocates of women’s rights have made astounding sacrifices in their strive for equality. From the process of Indian removal to the works of abolitionists including the Grimkés sisters and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, women were heard and constantly drove attention towards women’s rights. Women of this era advocated equality through a variety of reform in several aspects of society, in which they contributed rich values that feminism of today is built on.

People have many misconceptions about feminism. A main problem is that the media misrepresents feminism. The media bases the information it releases about feminism on the second-wave feminist movement that took place from the 1960s-1970s. Due to this distortion, there are myths that feminists are only fighting to make women more equal to men and that feminism liberates women at the expense of men. However, the truth is that feminism not only liberates women but also liberates men. Feminism breaks down standards that are put up for both men and women by society and fights for people of every “[color, class ethnicity, nationality, religion, and cultural background]” (McCarty, 467). Early last year, the Fawcett Society designed a t-shirt that read, “This is what a feminist looks like” as a movement to empower women.

The stereotypical feminist may be illustrated as white middle class women who hate men, but in reality it has developed into an empowering diverse movement that fights against various interlocking oppressions. Sexism and patriarchy were and still are challenges for feminists. There is a constant battle against the preconceived notions that depict feminists as an angry group of women who only care about gender inequalities. The three waves of feminism consisted of the women’s suffrage movement, the equal rights movement, and the multiracial rights movement which created a strong foundation for feminists. This paper will demonstrate the evolution of feminism and how equal rights became available to other groups other than middle class white

The feminist movement for women’s equal rights began in the late nineteenth century. As they were the backbone of their own families at home, so too they became the voice challenging the wrongs of society. Women advancement of their position in society with their charitable and reform associations had made them strong, giving them the voice to call for equal rights for women. Women organizational groups targeted suffrage, child-labor, labor organizing, consumer protection, prohibition, development of settlement housing, and expanded educational and career opportunities. Women became the force that pursued rights for the middle class and poor which created the framework of the American society.

“Every woman, every man, every child, every family, and every nation on this planet does have a stake in [feminism] ” (Clinton). Said by one of the most influential women in the movement for female rights, First Lady Hillary Clinton is just one of the hundreds of women who has gained international recognition for her contributions in the fight for gender equality. However, in spite of the warm welcome these influential individuals have extended to the male population, few men recognize their own pivotal power and capabilities in this age-old battle for civil rights. Fortunately, individuals like author Anthony Trollope have joined the fight and are slowly changing the tides in favour of gender equality. A political man at heart, Trollope’s

“Feminism - the advocacy of women 's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.” Throughout history women have been perceived as these docile,fragile,and inferior type of people. Men were supposed to be the ones in charge and women were meant to follow along. These women back in the day were conditioned to believe that their place was at home being a good little housewife to their husbands. Women’s thoughts and opinions did not hold the same value as that of a man. There were women that were just fine living like that although there were women like Susan B Anthony. She became a key player in the women’s suffrage movement. Anthony would go on to protest, participate in different causes, and give speeches. Fast forward to today where

I came into this class not knowing much about feminism, and was eager to learn more. With feminism being so profound in today’s world, I was curious what it was all about. Reading “Feminism is For Everybody”, it opened my eyes to all the different views on feminism. Being a guy, I resonated most with the type of feminism that states that “men are not the enemy.” Hooks, B. (2015). Feminism is for everybody: passionate politics. New York, NY: Routledge. “Liberal feminism is part of this liberal tradition and explains the oppression of women in terms of unequal access to political, economic, and social institutions. Kirk, G., & Okazawa-Rey, M. (2013). Womens lives: multicultural perspectives. New York: McGraw-Hill. Like most types of feminism,

Not only does meninism spread incorrect information about the equal rights movement of feminism, it takes the attention away from the real problems that face women all around the world. In a factual comparison between men and woman, the advantage in almost every part of life is on men’s side.

Spanning the history of humanity, groups of people have come together to fight for their civil rights and the chance at a better life. The United States had a series of revolutions with many wronged minorities demanding equality. Among these groups of people, women were a major group seeking liberation. The Feminist movement, both the First Wave and the Second Wave, achieved many of the goals its innovators sought to accomplish. Legally, women have gained much equality to men. However, the inner workings of society need to be revamped to eliminate all prejudices women face simply because they are women. The Feminist Movement has earned women a new status in society that was not possible fifty years ago, but

Gloria Steinem once said "A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men." Feminism is often hated because people see it as women trying to be more important than men. However, at it’s heart feminism is about women deserving to be treated as equals. The problems regarding civil liberties in America have not been solved, women are treated less than men, problems are not being solved, and minority groups are still being discriminated. Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth prove this through their heartfelt speeches and legacies with the use of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos.

Many feminists challenge traditional gender roles by pushing the limit and cultural ‘rules’ that were set. Women in America were denied the right to vote and pursue their educational or career goals in the early 1900’s. Several societies wanted women to devote their time to cleaning, preparing food, and raising children as many may see through infomercials and newspaper ads during that time range. Feminists call for greater involvement of women in politics and focus on the issues related to reproductive rights, sex, and assist in ending the violence against women by campaigning. These activists increasingly apply feminist beliefs to issues relating to race and