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Declaration of Independence- Thomas Jefferson
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Declaration of the Rights of Man- National Assembly
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The Declaration of the Rights of Woman- Olympe de Gouges (Marie Gouze)
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Seneca Falls Convention (First Women's Convention)
The Seneca Falls Convention was essential in starting the American women's suffrage movement. The "Declaration of Sentiments," which was inspired by "The Declarations of Independence," originated from this gathering. It gave suffragists a distinct direction and fuel, which finally resulted in the important victory of women's voting rights many decades later. -
Ain't I A Woman?- Sojourner Truth
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Sojourner Truth
She became an influential abolitionist and supporter of women's rights with speeches like "Ain't I a Woman?" addressing and removing biases and misunderstandings of the people throughout that era. She also published a memoir titled "The Narrative of Sojourner Truth," which made a crucial contribution to the abolition of slavery. In a sense, she spoke for the majority of the enslaved women who endured suffering due to their gender in addition to their enslavement. -
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
She was a co-organizer of the famous Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, which was a starting point of the U.S. women's rights movement and the origin of the women's suffrage campaign. Along with it writing the "Declaration of Sentiments." She covered equal access to education and work, divorce reform, and rights to property wherever she organized. Later she founded the National Woman Suffrage Association. -
Susan B. Anthony
Her contributions laid the foundations for the American women's rights suffrage movement. By planning the first convention and leading the suffrage campaign, she did contribute greatly to her era. She spoke at events across the US, planned gatherings, and lobbied policymakers. She supported other significant social movements, such as abolitionism and the rights of women in fields like education and work. She introduced the idea of the nineteenth amendment to congress. -
Mary Church Terrell
In 1896, she helped form the National Association of Colored Women (NACW), a group dedicated to empowering Black women and their communities. She advocated for causes like suffrage, civil rights, and education. She was a supporter of women's voting rights and actively took part in the suffrage struggle that became known through her many speeches and especially her book, " "A Colored Woman in a White World." -
19th Amendment- Constitution of the United States
The 19th Amendment, which gave women the ability to influence policy and elect representatives who fought for their interests, was ratified after various movements. The 19th Amendment helped pave the way for succeeding waves of feminism and the repeal of discriminatory practices and legislation by acting as a catalyst for women's greater political and social activity. -
Gloria Steinem
She is a well-known journalist and feminist who gave women's views a platform and opened up crucial discussions about employment discrimination, reproductive rights, and gender equality for women. Her journalism brought to light the difficulties women faced, and her passionate lectures inspired women to make a change. Her most active years were the 1960s-1970s. -
Testimony Before the Senate Hearings on the Equal Rights Amendment- Gloria Steinem
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Roe v. Wade
Roe Vs Wade was a ruling that created an opportunity for women to get an abortion under her right as a citizen and the Consitution. This impacted the reproductive rights of women and turned the point of women's control of their own bodies. Sadly, this ruling got overturned in 2022 -
Shirley Chisholm's Presidential Announcement Speech- Shirley Chisholm
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The Women's Educational Equity Act
WEEA was designed to promote gender equity in education by funding programs, research, and resources to eliminate discrimination and bias against women and girls in education. It encouraged change in gender stereotypes, promoted gender-neutral educational materials, and supported the participation of females in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. -
The #MeToo Movement
The #MeToo movement was a social media movement that was meant to increase the awareness of the topic of sexual harassment and assault in the workplace for women. The movement increased awareness and enforced regulations in the workplace. -
Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too- Salma Hayek
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Barbie- America Ferrera
