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Letter to Her Husband by Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams was the future first lady with her husband John Adams. She made a plea to her husband and the Continental Congress. Said Abigail, "Remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors." -
"Ain't I a Woman?" By Truth
Ain't I a Woman is a speech by Truth speaking out not only for women but people of color too. This speech may not have been the most powerfully taken during this time period, but it is now used as a resource. This speech was one of many outspoken women who deserved their voices to be heard. -
Equal Pay Act by John F. Kennedy
This is the Equal Pay Act of 1963. John F. Kennedy signed this act prohibiting sex-based discrimination between men and women in the workplace. This act helped us further progress in the movement. -
"Testimony Before the Senate" By Steinem
Testimony Before the Senate is a speech given that has lots of factual data to show. This speech listed off the sex-based myths and shredded them to pieces. This speech proved to many that the assumptions they have of women were utterly untrue. -
Title IX Education Amendment by Richard Nixon
This Amendment being signed embarked the many years to come with Women's Rights. Nixon signed this in 1972 to prevent sexual discrimination in any place receiving federal funding. This would help many women as well as this is practically an Amendment to the Civil Rights Act. -
The Battle of the Sexes by Billie Jean King
This was a tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King. After a woman, Billie Jean beat Riggs on national television with 90 million viewers, this felt like empowerment for women competing against men. Said Billie, "It would ruin the women’s [tennis] tour and affect all women’s self-esteem." -
Violence Against Women Act by Clinton
In 1994, Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act. This act was not only supported by politicians, but famous celebrities who spoke out to name one Angelina Jolie. This act provided funding for programs to help victims of rape, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. -
"Harvey Weinstein is my Monster too" By Hayak
Hayak went through a lot when trying to produce her own movie through Weinstein. He not only tried sexually assaulting her multiple times but would degrade and try to ruin her self-esteem. She impacted many with her speech the ending of Weinstein locked away and her movie being a success. -
"Barbie" By Ferrera
This speech given by Ferrera was very relatable to many women watching the new movie Barbie. This was a better speech coming from this actress as when she was younger, they cast her in a show called Ugly Betty. This show ultimately made the actress the "ugly" main character on the show, making people ask how it feels to play an "ugly" character.