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" Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson"
This document was a fundamental human rights declaration during the French Revolution. Emphasizing liberty, equality, and fraternity. -
"Olympe de Gouges"
A response to the "Declaration of the Rights of Man" this document argued for gender equality in the law, challenging the exclusion of women from political rights during the French Revolution. -
By "Susan Glasspell"
A short story based on a real-life murder trail highlighting themes of gender roles, justice, and female solidarity. Glaspell's work became an important early feminist literary piece. -
"Shirley Chisholm"
Chisholm became the first Black woman to run for a major U.S. party’s presidential nomination, advocating for racial and gender equality. Her speech remains a landmark in American political history. -
"The Smithsonian"
A historical account of the Miss America protests in 1968, where feminist activists criticized the pageant for perpetuating sexist beauty standards, sparking broader discussions on women's rights. -
"The Smithsonian"
An exploration of the role women played in early computing history, showing how their contributions were often overlooked despite their foundational work in programming and data processing. -
"Tarana Burke"
Activist Tarana Burke coined "Me Too" to support survivors of sexual harassment and assault, creating a movement that gained widespread attention in 2017 when it became a viral hashtag. -
"Stuff You Missed in History Class" Podcast"
This podcast episode explores the history of the Equal Rights Amendment, which was first proposed in 1923 and has faced a century of legal and political struggles.