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Declaration of rights for men and women
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Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca Falls Convention was the first women's rights convention in the United States. Organized by Elizabeth lady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, it brought together over 300 attendees to discuss the social, civil, and religious rights for women. The event led to the creation of the Declaration Of Sentiments, a document modeled after the Declaration of Independence, which called for a gender equality, including the right to vote. -
Ain't I A Woman by Sojourner Truth
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The Story Of An Hour by Kate Chopin
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A Jury Of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell
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The Passage Of The Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act was signed into law by President John F. Kennedy as part of his New Forntier program. The law aimed to eliminate wage disparities based on gender, ensuring that men and women were paid equally for performing the same job with the same qualifications. It was a significant step in addressing gender inequality in the workplace, though it required further legislative efforts to fully close the gender pay gap. -
Testimony Before the Senate by Gloria Steinem
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Shirley Chisholm’s presidential announcement speech
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Roe V. Wade Decision
The court ruled that a woman's right to choose an abortion was protected under the constitutional right to privacy, established in the 14th Amendment. This decision significantly impacted women's reproductive rights, granting them control over their own bodies and healthcare decisions. -
The Violence against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act was passed in 1994 address and combat domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking In the United States. It provided federal funding for programs that support survivors, including shelters, legal assistance, and law enforcement training.VAWA also established stricter penalties for offenders and aimed to improve the legal system's response to crimes of gender-based violence. -
The Women's March on Washington
It was a massive, global protest advocating for women's rights, gender equality, and social justice issues such as reproductive rights, healthcare, and racial equality. The march attracted over 5 million participants worldwide, making it one of the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. It became a symbol of resistance, mobilizing ongoing activism for women's rights and social change.