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The Signing of Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written by: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston -
Ain't I a Woman?
Written and spoken by: Sojourner Truth -
Susan B. Anthony
She is seen as one of the most iconic women's rights activist in history. She was the first one to suggest the 19th amendment in 1878 and fought for it for four decades. The 19th amendment was finally ratified in 1920. It became known as the "Susan B. Anthony Amendment". -
Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells was an African- American who became a journalist in 1892. She fought for racial equality as well as women's rights. She used journaling to expose the injustices happening around America. She was often not accepted by women's suffrage organizations but still participated despite that. -
Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in 1923. The ERA guarantees legal rights for Americans regardless of sex. ERA was passed in 1972. The 38 state ratifications didn't meet the deadline for this. -
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo was a supporter of the Mexican Revolution. Additionally, she was a painter that mainly made pieces regarding women's rights. She made paintings which were to make people think of taboo topics like abortion, sexuality, and other aspects of the female experience. She used her work to encourage others. -
Simone de Beauvoir
She was a French writer and activist. In 1949, she wrote her most influential book, "The Second Sex". She also fought for personal freedoms like abortion rights. She was essential to a global movement of the empowerment of women. -
Medical Science for Women
Margaret Sanger initiated the research of the birth control pill. The U.S. Food and Administration approved the birth control pill in 1960. This made it so women were free from restrictions when it comes to childbearing. It was seen as the first medicine that was to be taken even when not sick. It was very controversial during this time. -
Fannie Lou Hamer
She fought for both civil rights and women's rights. She was also a co-founder of National Women’s Political Caucus which was an organization to support and train women to run for office positions. She was subjected to many problems whilst in the civil rights movement in 1962. In 1964, she also ran for US Senate but unfortunately was unsuccessful. -
The Feminine Mystique
Written by: Betty Friedan. The book was about contesting the belief that a woman's destiny was to marry and have children. The book became a best seller and many women agreed with its statements. It inspired the organization NOW. -
Title VII - The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment. A Virginia congressman actually had mentioned women's rights in order to dissuade the act's passage. The act still passed while including women's rights. -
Radical Feminism
There was some radical feminists and they believed it would be better to make symbolic attacks on women's oppression. In September 1968, they held protests in many states, at Miss America Pageant to display the exploitation. They threw items from women's oppression into a bin that was called the "freedom trash can" Their protests brought awareness to the cause. -
Testimony Before the Senate Hearings on the Equal Rights Amendment
Written and spoken by: Gloria Steinem -
Harvey Weinstein is My Monster Too
Written by: Salma Hayek -
Barbie
By: America Ferrera