Women's Rights Thesis

His values of sexism, racism, and opposition to environmental research have consequently sparked great waves of resistance from citizens; furthermore, the people who are protesting against these injustices are not all of one race or gender. Men, women, people of color, Democrats, and Republicans—collectively rise against a cause. The protests of the last few years have accomplished marriage equality and greater racial justice. More recently, the historic Women’s March in DC--the day after Trump’s Inauguration-- portrays the will of the people when upset about laws which could potentially harm them. As Scarlett Johansson stated, the purpose of the march was to ask Trump “to support the men and women here today who are anxiously awaiting to see how your next moves may drastically affect their lives." This resistance to anti-abortion laws and an increased wage gap portray a positive step towards a free society. The upcoming March for Science is a stand against freezing grants for scientific research and concealing vital information about our environment, our planet. These marches not only open the eyes of our representatives and senators, it sets an example for others and demonstrates the right of free speech and peaceful protest. Although we have yet to see whether or not the efforts of our generation will have an impact on the government’s

Thesis: The women’s suffrage movement effect many areas around America, including: social expectations, economic roles, and political positions.

The gender roles in America have changed tremendously since the end of the American Civil War. Women and men, who once lived in separate spheres are now both contributing to American society. Women have gone from the housewife so playing key roles in the country's development in all areas. Though our society widely accepts women and the idea that our society is gender neutral, the issues that women once faced in the late 1860s are still here.

The Women's Rights Movement was a significant crusade for women that began in the late nineteenth century and flourished throughout Europe and the United States for the rest of the twentieth century. Advocates for women's rights initiated this movement as they yearned for equality and equal participation and representation in society. Throughout all of history, the jobs of women ranged from housewives to factory workers, yet oppression by society, particularly men, accompanied them in their everyday lives. Not until the end of the nineteenth century did women begin to voice their frustrations about the inequalities among men and women, and these new proclamations would be the basis for a society with opportunities starting to open for

Women have always been fighting for their rights for voting, the right to have an abortion, equal pay as men, being able to joined the armed forces just to name a few. The most notable women’s rights movement was headed in Seneca Falls, New York. The movement came to be known as the Seneca Falls convention and it was lead by women’s rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton during July 19th and 20th in 1848. Stanton created this convention in New York because of a visit from Lucretia Mott from Boston. Mott was a Quaker who was an excellent public speaker, abolitionist and social reformer. She was a proponent of women’s rights. The meeting lasted for only two days and was compiled of six sessions, which included lectures on law, humorous

Throughout the nation’s history, American’s have sought to put an end to discriminatory practices and bring equality toward minority groups. For example, Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech were directed at putting an end to mistreatment of African Americans. Likewise, Jane Adams and Susan B. Anthony used their authority as women’s rights activists to push for greater equality amongst the genders. While some may argue that women are lagging behind in the race to equal rights, others claim the opposing approach. In today’s society, women are achieving true equality due to a shift in the old stereotypes toward women, increasing opportunities for women to become educated, higher expectations for women in the workplace, and a stronger influence of women in government positions.

President Donald Trump was elected and thousands of women were expected to attend one of the largest demonstrations in world history. The woman’s march in Washington dc quickly increased and almost 400 women were involved in this act. This act

With over five million women, men and children united in all seven continents, the Women’s March was by far the largest and most peaceful protest in history. Washington, Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Sydney and Paris are only a few out of the many cities world-wide that all groups of ages, genders, races and religions merged together on January 21st, 2017 to send a clear message to the brand-new government of the United States. Accumulating no arrest, the protesters conveyed that all rights are women’s rights, making the demonstration a successful act of civil disobedience. Although the Women’s March has yet to force the Congress to reform civil policy, the protest, along with all peaceful resistances, continue to positively impact free societies.

On Saturday, January 21, 2017 history was made in the United States for having the biggest inaugural protest ever. There were an abundance of Women’s March all over the country but the one on Washington being the main one. However, with any big move of progress there is always two different opinions, one agreeing and the other one disagreeing; so one could look at this as a glass half full or empty situation, except that it is not. In addition, intellectual people know that the Women’s March was nowhere near being an act of civil disobedience but instead, a peaceful protest.

However, one of the most popular forms to share and demonstrate our opinions as citizens are marches and protests. Parades and marches were indeed a from the Progressives used to publicize and convince many about their efforts. Despite that, many of these parades, especially in Washington D.C. on March 3, 1913 faced violent responses that included in the assault of many women. This was not always the case. For example, a nonviolent mass direction action is the March on Washington on August of 1963. This march was part of the Civil Rights act movement. This march led from Washington monumental to the Lincoln Memorial and consisted of songs, chants and speeches of civil right leaders that fought for jobs and freedom. Some of the most notable speeches that came out of this march was Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream speech”, which is known to promote racial justice and equality. The previous examples, demonstrated marches and protests for social reforms, but not all marches are related social reforms. Some marches like the Anti- War march in 2003 that voices the opposition of the invasion of Iraq. More than 10 million people in over 600 cities joined these efforts to voice their discontent with the Bush Administration, but many felt and still feel ignored by the administration. In this case, no agreement or compromise could be reached. In our current society, the rise of racial unrest led to various marches such as the Anti- Trump and May Day marches. Marches and protests are a very popular way Americans and citizens from all over the country still use to voice their opinions. They are planned with the goal to lead to social reform or social change. However not all marches end up being nonviolent such as the March on Washington. In fact, many end up violently leading to the involvement of the police. Marches have always existed and will

​The 1963 March on Washington was a big event in the eye of the dreamers of freedom and equal rights. On the other hand, it was a consternation event to many whites that revealed their anger and hostility toward the blacks since the end of slavery. Yet, under the shadow of this conflict between white politics and black male leaders, women were ignored. Weeks before the march, when plans for the March on Washington were made, Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders made sure not to let any speak on the March. However, as hard as women tried to convince the leaders there was no hope. Anna Arnold Hedgeman was one of a few women who seemed to care about what

During the American Revolutionary Era, women played essential roles in the defiance against Great Britain by boycotting British products and joining the non-consumption organization. During the American Revolution, women served as nurses, cooks, maids, seamstresses, some even secretly enlisted in the Continental Army. From 1825 to 1850, women were fighting for equal opportunities as men and women’s right to vote, the Reform Period. Women’s roles were similar during the American Revolutionary Era and the Reform Movement because during both periods, women contributed to the movements, by joining political protest. Their roles differed during the periods because women during the reform movements, created conventions geared towards women, exacting

Estimated crowd which was gathered was half a million just by 11 am in Washington. Men and women both were there to vocal their voices about gender and racial equality. It was celebrity studded event, from actress to Scarlett Johansson and Ashley Judd to musical performers Cher and Katy Perry were present. They were various celebrities who joined the protest later, give their speeches and motivated people. They emphasis how their rights and culture diversity is under attack and they all still believe by raising our voices. America will be great again. According to article 42% women voted for President Trump but to some women hostile figure. Though there was little disorganization which also occurred in Washington downtown with the officers.

On the other hand, she mentions that it was more to be in the moment. Bishop shares, “I told my friend this too, I said I’m not going to protest Trump because he was elected president, and am not happy with that. I’m going to stand up because he’s president for human rights, women’s rights, and immigrants because I’m afraid that because of his presidency those things might be eroded.” As for experience, Bishop fondly recollects, “It was awesome, I mean that feeling of everybody just crowding the streets of LA. You hardly move, but it was so peaceful and everybody felt the solidarity and everyone just standing together.” Violence was a real threat during the protest, but Ms. Bishop States, “When we first got there, there was a man who was shouting negative comments, but everybody ignored him and did what they had to do. It wasn’t at all scary, but I was afraid that it could have become that way.” But all good things must come to an end. As the protest concluded, Ms. Bishop says she felt a “euphoria” of emotions seeing all these people and witnessing all this spirit and dedication put into this march. Also adding the experience she obtained from the protest, the encounters with people, and the feedback which she uses in her life now. Saying, “I think so often when we’re around other people, people tend to judge all the time. They’re looking at

One of the most influential writers Adrienne Rich once said, “She is afraid that her own truths are not good enough.” Adrienne Rich talks about women’s role and issues in her essay called “Women and Honor: Some Notes on Lying”. She describes how women during the 1977 lied about everything. They lied about their appearance, their job, their happiness, and even about their relationship. Adrienne Rich is one of the most powerful writers, who identifies herself as lesbian feminists. Her work has been acknowledged and appreciated mainly in her poems. Throughout her decades of work as a writer-activist, Rich uses essays, speeches, and conference papers, magazine, articles book reviews, and personal reflection to articulate with