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Major Event - Seneca Falls Convention
This event was held in Seneca Falls, New York. This was also the first woman's rights convention in U.S history. During this event the declaration of sentiments was introduced and it demanded equal rights for women. -
Important Figures - Elizabeth Cady Stanton
She was one of the early leaders of the women's rights movement. She helped organize the Seneca Falls Convention and also authored the "Declaration of Sentiments". She advocated for property rights, education, suffrage and more for women. She was at most influence 1848. -
Declaration of Sentiments
Written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, this declaration is modeled after the declaration of independence. It demands equal rights in things like voting, property rights, education, and more. This was presented at the first women's rights convention. -
Important Figure - Sojourner Truth
She was a former enslaved women who became a abolitionist and women's rights advocate. She had a lot of famous speeches, in her speech "Ain't I a Woman?" she challenges the idea that womanhood was exclusive to white upper class women. She had the most influence during the 1850's. -
Ain't I a Woman
In this speech by Sojourner Truth she confronts the hypocrisy of excluding black women from the feminist movements. As a formerly enslaved women she uses her own personal experience to point out the differences in how she is treated. This iconic speech was and is an important part of the women's rights movement. -
Important Figure - Susan B. Anthony
She was an important activist, and cofounded the National Women's Suffrage Association. She also spent decades fighting for the right to vote for women. Her influence was at its peak during the 1870's. -
A Jury Of her Peers
This short story was written by Susan Glaspell. This story has a lot of important themes that really get you thinking. It explores how women are often ignored and misunderstood by men. It also shows how women who experience similar struggles are able to understand each other better than the law does. -
Major Event - Ratification of the 19th Amendment
After years of activism, the 19th amendment was ratified. This granted women the right to vote and was a historic win for the women's rights movement. -
Eleanor Roosevelt
She was first lady of the United States from 1933 - 1945 and she was able to redefine the role. She actively spoke out for civil rights, women rights, and also helped draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She had the most influence throughout her time as first lady. -
Major Event - Formation of the (NOW)
The National Organization for Women was established and fought for equal rights through activism and action. This organization fought for many rights like workplace equality, reproductive freedom, and anti-discrimination laws. -
Important Figures - Gloria Steinem
She was a journalist, speaker, and activist. She was really instrumental in advocating for abortion rights, work equality, and gender roles in media. She was a important face of the movement in the 1970's. -
Major Event - Passage of Title IX
Title IX was a piece of legislation that banned sex based discrimination in any federally funded educational program. This had a huge impact for women in education programs and sports. It opened a lot of doors for women to equally participate in school. -
Major Event - Roe V Wade
This was a historic moment when the Supreme court legalized abortion across the U.S. It established a woman's right to choose under the constitution.