Women Of The United States

This photo captures American women voting for the first time after the 19th Amendment was passed on August 26, 1920. Women were always thought of less than man and were expected to stay home and take care of the children. They lacked important rights such as voting, being able to own property, and having legal claim to any money they might earn. But after about seventy years women proved that they, like men, deserve all the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Gaining the right to vote was a historical step for women in America that was achieved through hard work and perseverance.

“To the wrongs that need resistance, to the right that needs assistance, to the future in the distance, give yourselves.” These are the powerful words of Carrie Chapman Catt, a notorious American Women’s Suffrage leader who had a tremendous impact on the Women’s Right Movement, and the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. This inspirational quote not only symbolizes the Women’s Rights Movement and what it stood for, but also shows a glimpse of just how determined and driven women were to make a difference then, and for the future. The 19th amendment to the constitution of the United States guarantees all women nationwide the right to vote,

The Women’s Suffrage Movement of the 1920’s worked to grant women the right to vote nationally, thereby allowing women more political equality. Due to many industrial and social changes during the early 19th century, many women were involved in social advocacy efforts, which eventually led them to advocate for their own right to vote and take part in government agencies. Women have been an integral part of society, working to help those in need, which then fueled a desire to advocate for their own social and political equality. While many women worked tirelessly for the vote, many obstacles, factions, and ultimately time would pass in order for women to see the vote on the national level. The 19th Amendment, providing women the right to vote, enable women further their pursuit for full inclusion in the working of American society.

The 19th amendment was the true beginning of the women's fight for their rights, because the right to vote provides a powerful voice. In the twenties, women were discriminated - sadly, they still are - so society didn't let them vote. However, women didn't accept it, and they began to fight for their right to vote. Senator Aaron A. Sargent introduced the Nineteenth Amendment to the Congress, which prohibited denying the right of vote to U.S. citizens based on their sex. In 1919, the Congress passed the amendment, and in 1920 it was ratified. Today, women not only can vote, but they also have participation on the government, for example Madeleine Albright. She was the first woman that became the Secretary of States on the United States. Even

It was not until after the Civil War that these ideas started to change in America. “Dozens of women’s colleges were founded after the Civil War, and many formerly all-male colleges began admitting women.” (Shi and Tindall, pg. 569) By 1900 nearly one-third of college students were women (pg.569) In the early 1900’s women began to liberate themselves from the home, their social roles, and even some of their character traits. New public venues for female interaction were created, from charitable associations to women’s clubs. The increase of female interaction brought a means to change the lack of female influence in government. In 1869 the National Woman Suffrage Association was founded by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, which not only campaigned for woman suffrage, but also for new laws to make an abused wife get a divorce easier and for female workers to get higher pay (pg. 712-714) It was not until the spring of 1919 after WWI that the Nineteenth Amendment was passed giving women a Constitutional guarantee of their right to vote (pg. 775). Women gaining the right to vote was one of the greatest social developments that happened in America because since women made up forty percent of the electorate they had the capability to change the course of politics (pg.

During the late 19th century, women were in a society where man was dominant. Women not having natural born rights, such as the right to vote, to speak in public, access to equal education, and so forth, did not stop them to fight for their rights. Women's lives soon changed when Lucy Stone, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony played a prominent role to help bring about change.

The 19th Amendment guarantees a vote for women in the United States of America, but how did this constitutional change happen? Many females prior to this accomplishment faced struggles from external forces that denied their rights and capabilities. Feminism and equal rights were and still are prominent in American society. In order to provide women of the future what is rightfully theirs, women during the 1700s have taken control of their opinions and used their strong-will to make the necessary changes in American society. During the Seneca Falls Convention, Elizabeth Cady Stanton exclaimed in her address, “The right is ours. The question now is: how shall we get possession of what rightfully belongs to us,” (Stanton). The leaders, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott of the Seneca Falls Convention, along with other female leaders, displayed civil disobedience, provided powerful lectures, and organized conventions that gave a new perspective on gender equality.

After the Civil War and slavery had ended, the next big social issue was the fight over women’s suffrage. The people involved with the movement were very diverse and came from different circumstances before recognizing the need to women to have an equal role in politics with men. This essay assesses the impact of African American women on the women’s suffrage movement, from the time of slavery until the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920. Different women as well as men participated in the movement in various ways, both black and white. They formed their opinions about African American women mainly based upon their various backgrounds and perspectives. A range of primary sources, such as speeches and quotes were used to discuss the viewpoints

Sisters, a collection of biographies, has a central purpose to describe the lives of five crucial characters of the women’s rights movement in the 1800s and early 1900s. This movement began during a period when nearly no one would allow a woman to stand up as a leader, and no one approved of any woman wearing pants; it was only acceptable for women to wear floor length dresses or skirts. Along with the strict dress code women had to abide by to remain sociable, their central duty was to be a house maiden and to care for children. Even the most monumental women in the feminist movement were expected to bear children and raise them the best they could.

When the Nineteenth amendment passed, women were encouraged by the suffrage organizations to take part in their nation’s politics. Many women were elected to political offices in the 1920’s. In this time frame seven women had been elected into the House of Representatives. However, no women were elected for positions in the Senate. Although seven women may not seem like a lot that was only on the national level and was a big victory for the suffrage organizations. The greatest success came at the state level politics for women as they began receiving high ranking titles such as Secretary of State and Secretary of Education. This success came from women’s political actions and “taking advantage of their new found freedom” CITATION Lee15 l 1033 (Lee).

"’We, the people of the United States.’ Which ‘We, the people?’ The women were not included.” Lucy Stone was a committed, prominent women 's rights activist in the 19th century. Women at the time had very limited to no rights. Lucy Stone was one of the most influential activist of the Woman’s Rights Movement because she was involved in two associations, stood up for her personal beliefs ignoring others who disagreed, and spent the stretch of her existence helping women get equal rights.

Unlike the past, the social status of women is a lot improved. So, many female leaders are taking an active part in many fields. However, it is hard to find female leaders in top position. From the past, male dominated almost all of high social and official position in the world. Kings, presidents and many people who were in the high social hierarchy were predominately male, except some queens in U.K. Female has been playing a supporting role or was a second-class citizen. Females are still underrepresented in many field. The United States is a world leading county in many ways, such as politics, culture and economy. However, male-dominant culture still exists and very few women are in a status of leader. Compared to this, South Korea recently has their first female president. South Korea has a longer history than the United States, but the development in politics, culture and economy are lagged far behind. However South Korea elected their first female president ahead of the United States. Even though President Park, the president of South Korea, is a daughter of the former and most respected president. It is a great progress that South Korea having a female president.

A humans sex does not correspond with what they are capable of performing. As defined in the English Oxford English Dictionary, feminism is of or relating to, advocating the rights and equality of women. The battle for women to be equal to men have been a steady-going controversy since Women's suffrage. During the early 19th century women did not have the right to vote, women had to fight for the right to vote. Consequently, ratified in 1992, the 19th Amendment gives citizens of the United States the right to vote and it shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Without reservation, Feminists Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie uttered, “there are slightly more women in the world, then there are men, about 52% of the world's population is female.” History demonstrates that women have always worked industriously to be equivalent to men. As a result, the notion of women not being equal to men, needs be brought to a halt. The next generation of children need not be inculcated about gender, but rather educated to treat all humans in uniform. Unquestionably, some men still do not support feminism for the reason that pessimism has been correlated with it, however, women are taking over the world.

Since the beginning of the United States, citizens have been fighting for their freedom and equal rights. The fight for equal rights caused decades of trial and massive attention in favor of the leaders, as the leaders pressured to bring about equality despite their reluctance. Of course, one of the first and perhaps most important woman who started the fight for women's rights is Lucy Stone. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout, a six-year-old girl, was concerned with the significance of adults’ words and actions as a way of understanding her world that quite often befuddle her. As Scout receives the judgment for her tomboy appearance, Lucy Stone played a pivotal role in the evolution of women's rights that changed every women’s life.

Since the beginning of the nation, citizens have been fighting for their freedom and equal rights. The fight for equal rights caused decades of trial and massive attention in favor of the leaders so they would bring peace into this world. One of the first and perhaps most important woman who started the fight for women's rights was Lucy Stone. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, as a six years old girl, Scout is concerned with the significance of adult’s words and action as a way of understanding her world, and observes behavior that quite often befuddles her. Much as the judgment Scout receives for her tomboy appearance, Lucy Stone played a pivotal role in the evolution of women's rights.