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Explore the history of the Women's Rights Movement through inspiring figures like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton who challenged societal norms and fought for women's suffrage and equality. Discover the courageous voices, like Sojourner Truth and Lucretia Mott, who advocated for gender equality and debunked harmful stereotypes. Learn about pivotal events such as the Seneca Falls Convention and the tireless efforts to secure women's rights and abolish discrimination.
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“Women have enough influence as mothers and wives that they don’t need to be involved in politics. Because of their family, they are already very powerful giving them the right to vote is unnecessary.”
Susan B. Anthony • Leading organizer of the Women’s Movement • Founded organization to promote Women’s Suffrage • Dedicated life to inspiring other women to demand equal rights
“In his infinite wisdom, God has created two different, but very acceptable roles for the sexes. Man in his role and women in her role work together in harmony. When either man or women step out of that role, it hurts the family and disrupts the harmony of society.”
Elizabeth Cady Stanton • Pushed for full political equality for women, including the right to vote • Planned the Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention in 1848 and authored Declaration of Women’s Rights • Wrote Women’s Bible which criticized organized religion for subordinating women
Elizabeth Cady Stanton sitting with Susan B. Anthony standing by her side.
“Women have delicate bodies and emotions. They should not be placed under unnecessary stress or physical strain. This could overwhelm them and, ultimately, harm their ability to have children.”
Sojourner Truth- “Ain’t I a woman” • Enslaved half of her life before earning her freedom • Testified in court and before Congress on behalf of African-American’s Rights • Well-traveled public speaker on such topics as women’s rights and abolition
“A women’s most important job is caring for her family and tending to her home. To place anything above her domestic duties- a career, personal ambition, or other interest- is irresponsible.”
Lucretia Mott • Pushed for women’s rights and abolition…first “feminist”……attended Seneca Falls Convention Sarah and Angelina Grimke Quakers, educators and writers who were early advocates of abolition and women’s rights.
“The man is the wage earner and provider for a family. A woman who works is simply bringing in extra money to the family, and thus does not need to be paid as much as a man.”
Seneca Falls Convention • Who? • Where? • When? • Why? • What? • Who? Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Frederick Douglass • Where? Seneca Falls New York • When? July 19-20 1848 • Why? To demand equality and women’s suffrage • What? Wrote Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions. Gained support for the Women’s Rights Movement
Double Bubble Map Abolition Movement and Women’s Rights Movement