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Born in London, England
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Mary Wallstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft began her work as a revolutionist by writing books. Wollstonecraft was born on April 27, 1759 in London, England and passed on September 10, 1797, aged 38. Mary became famous and infamous during her time, but her ideas helped the beginning of female rights revolutions all around the world. Beyond her life, she left a legacy for centuries beyond what she could have even imagined. -
Leaving behind "Home,"
In 1784, Mary left home to start her life anew what she has known. I believe that her leaving home, and all she knew to focus on what she wanted to accomplish is a huge step in what I think became a catalyst for her journey as a women’s activist. I am sure that putting her life forward was a priority for her. -
Became a Published Author
She wrote an essay Thoughts on the Education of Daughters (1787). Wollstonecraft writing this essay was important for her because she was able to illustrate her feelings which were “Women deserved the same rights and opportunities as men,” which many did not believe at the time. -
“A Vindication of Women’s Rights”
Wollstonecraft wrote “A Vindication of Women’s Rights” in which she argued how if men and women had equal education they would be equal in society. Mary writing this book was a catalyst for her movement and for what she believed in as a feminist. Her words were abnormal and had criticism. She was a voice for those silenced. She influenced those around her those who came after her. She left a legacy. The book is quoted as "one of the trailblazing works of feminism." -
Passing - September 10, 1797
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Mary's Legacy
Mary Wollstonecraft’s hard work paid off when the 19th amendment was adopted which gave women the right to vote that men had. Though she had passed, her legacy still lived on to what influenced the lives of other activists including impacting other feminists such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton who followed in Mary’s footsteps both believing that men didn’t like Mary’s ideologies because it would take power away from them.