Abigail Adams: “Remember the Ladies”
Introduction “I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors … Remember all Men would be
Womens Rights
Ida B. Wells: Condemning America’s Racism
Introduction “The lynching record for a quarter of a century merits the thoughtful study of the American people. It presents three salient facts: First, lynching
Sojourner Truth: Ain’t I A Woman?
Introduction “If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be
Violence Against Women Act: Safety in the Streets and At Home
Introduction “The struggle for women’s rights, and the task of creating a new United Nations, able to promote peace and the values which nurture and
Title IX: For Discrimination-Free Education
Introduction “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Who does it really protect?
Why You Might Have Heard of Title VII In October of 2019, the Supreme Court heard three landmark cases on whether or not to roll
Shirley Chisholm: ‘Unbought and unbossed’
Introduction Though the U.S has yet to have a woman president, the presence of women in the political arena is a powerful statement regarding the
National Woman Suffrage Association: Split Opinions about Suffrage
Introduction Sara’s high school is choosing a new mascot, and the administration has decided to put it to a student vote. However, since it is
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Notorious RBG
Introduction “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” “As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can
Equal Pay Act: An Early Step Toward Reducing the Wage Gap
Introduction Sofia and her friend Gabriel decide to start a lawn-mowing business. To start, they’ve decided they will each go to a few of their
