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Olympe de Gouges -
Susan co-funded the national woman suffrage association in 1869 and played a major role in advocating for the 19th amendment, this granted women the right to vote. -
The first women's rights convention in the U.S, organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. Attendees signed the declaration of sentiments, which demanded equal rights, including suffrage for woman. -
She was a former enslaved woman, and was well known for her speech "Ain't I a Woman" at the women's rights convention. -
Sojourner Truth
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Kate Chopin -
Susan Glaspell -
After decades of activism, the 19th amendment to the U.S constitution was ratifies, granting women a right to vote. -
Elizabeth organized the Seneca falls convention in 1848, where she authored the declaration of sentiments, demanding equal rights for women. She worked closely with Susan B. -
Betty wrote the feminine mystique, which is credited with sparking the second wave feminist movement by challenging traditional roles of women in a home setting. She overall pushed gender equality. -
Betty Friedan's book challenged the idea that women should be satisfied as housewives and sparked widespread awareness about gender roles and equality. This helped launch feminism. -
She was a feminist journalist and activist. She has been a big figure in fighting for reproductive rights, workplace equality, and gender justice. -
Gloria Steinem -
The U.S supreme court ruled that the constitution protects a woman's rights to choose to have an abortion -
Originally started by activist Tarana Burke and later amplified by actress Alyssa Milano, the #MeToo movement gained global attention as women spoke out about sexual harassment and assault.