5.4 Creating a Timeline- Women's Rights

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Author- Thomas Jefferson
  • Declaration of Rights of Woman

    Declaration of Rights of Woman
    Author- Olympe de Gouges
  • Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    Elizabeth Cady Stanton
    Her organizing the first Woman's Rights Convention and co-authoring the Declaration of Sentiments were her two biggest accomplishments. She also made a crucial contribution by being the first woman to criticize the Declaration of Sentiments for not recognizing women's voting rights. In the Declaration of Sentiments, it was affirmed that "all men and women are created equal" and that women would act to assert the citizenship rights that males had previously denied to them.
  • Seneca Falls Convention

    Seneca Falls Convention
    The organized women's rights movement in the United States got its start at this gathering. It led to the creation of the Declaration of Sentiments, which demanded equal rights for women in terms of voting, employment, and ownership of property. Future generations of activists were motivated to battle for women's rights by the convection, which gave them impetus.
  • The Seneca Falls Convention on Women's Rights

    The Seneca Falls Convention on Women's Rights
    Author- Elizabeth Cady Stanton
  • Sojourner Truth

    Sojourner Truth
    Sojourner Truth is renowned for her comments on rights and slavery. She gave her most well-known speech, "Ain't I a Woman?" in 1851 and toured Ohio until 1853. She discussed the abolitionist movement, and women's rights, and criticized abolitionists for failing to advocate for the equality of black men and women.
  • Ain't I a Woman

    Ain't I a Woman
    Author- Sojourner Truth
  • Susan B. Anthony

    Susan B. Anthony
    She contributed to the National American Women's Suffrage Association's 1888 merger of the two main suffrage organizations. Until 1900, she was the group's leader. She made speeches across the nation, gathered thousands of signatures on petitions, and lobbied Congress on behalf of women every year.
  • Woman Suffrage Parade

    Woman Suffrage Parade
    The parade resulted in extensive media coverage, raising awareness of the issue and exerting political pressure on decision-makers to address women's rights. Additionally, it demonstrated the solidarity and tenacity of suffragists and served as a potent illustration of their demands. After the march, the 19th Amendment arrived.
  • Alice Paul

    Alice Paul
    Alice Paul was a Quaker suffragist who worked to advance other feminist objectives as well as the ability of women to vote. The author of the 1923 Equal Rights Amendment, which was still being debated in 1977 at the age of 92, is still regarded as one of the country's most vocal advocates for equality. Seven arrests, fabricated charges, and forced feeding while imprisoned all for having the audacity to fight for women to be enfranchised.
  • Suffrage Movement, 19th Amendment

    Suffrage Movement, 19th Amendment
    Author- Marion R., Frances H., Alice P., Carrie C., Mary T., Mabel L.
  • Feminist Movement of the 1960s

    Feminist Movement of the 1960s
    The feminist movement of the 1960s and 1970s concentrated on a variety of problems relating to women's rights, including reproductive freedom, employment equality, and combating discrimination based on gender. Significant societal changes were prompted by this movement, including the establishment of laws defending women's rights and raising awareness of gender inequity. This movement sparked the #MeToo movement.
  • Gloria Steinem

    Gloria Steinem
    Steinem devoted a significant amount of her time to political causes and developed into a persuasive supporter of the women's liberation movement. She took part in the establishment of the Women's Media Center, Voters for Choice, Women Against Pornography, and the Coalition of Labor Union Women. She fought for greater independence for women as well as equal rights and opportunities.
  • Testimony Before the Senate Hearings on the Equal Rights Amendment

    Testimony Before the Senate Hearings on the Equal Rights Amendment
    Author- Gloria Steinem
  • Shirley Chislom’s Presidential Announcement Speech

    Shirley Chislom’s Presidential Announcement Speech
    Author- Shirley Chislom
  • Roe. V. Wade

    Roe. V. Wade
    Roe v. Wade, a significant Supreme Court decision, legalized abortion in the US. This choice strengthened women's rights to make decisions about their own bodies and gave them reproductive autonomy. It continues to be a crucial moment in the struggle for women's reproductive rights.
  • #MeToo Movement

    #MeToo Movement
    As a global movement against sexual harassment and assault, the #MeToo movement was born. It brought attention to how widespread these problems are and provided survivors a voice. This movement pushed for a safer and more fair society for all women by raising awareness, holding people accountable, and calling for change.
  • Harvey Weinstien Is My Monster too

    Harvey Weinstien Is My Monster too
    Author- Salma Hayek
  • Barbie Monologue

    Barbie Monologue
    Author- Ferrera