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Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789) is a document from the French Revolution that says all people are born free and should have equal rights. It focuses on the right to freedom, safety, property, and the ability to fight against unfairness. It says that the people should have control over the government, and that laws should treat everyone equally. In short, it calls for a fair society where everyone’s rights are protected. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Woman
Olympe de Gouges’ “The Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen” argues that women should have the same rights as men. She says women should be allowed to participate in politics, own property, and be treated equally by the law. De Gouges points out that while the French Revolution promised equality, it left out women. Her declaration calls for women to be included in the fight for freedom and rights. -
ain’t i a woman
“Ain’t I a Woman?” is a speech by Sojourner Truth, given in 1851 at a women’s rights convention. In it, she talks about how Black women are treated unfairly because of both their race and gender. She shares her own experiences of working hard, being strong, and facing injustice to show that women deserve equal rights. Truth boldly points out the hypocrisy of a society that says women are weak but ignores the struggles of Black women like her. -
story of an hour
“The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin is about a woman named Louise Mallard who is told that her husband has died in a train accident. At first, she is sad, but then she starts to feel happy and free because she can live her own life. Just as she is getting used to the idea of being independent, her husband walks in alive and well. The shock is too much for her weak heart, and she dies suddenly. -
a jury of her peers
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A Jury of Her Peers is about a woman named Minnie Wright, who is suspected of killing her husband. Two women, Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters. While the men look for clues, the women notice small details in the house that suggest Minnie was very unhappy and mistreated by her husband. They choose to hide the evidence that could have led to her punishment. The story shows how the women connect but questions how justice is handled differently for men and women. -
Testimony before the senate
In Gloria Steinem’s “Testimony Before the Senate” in 1970, she spoke in favor of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which aimed to give women the same legal rights as men. She talked about how women were treated unfairly at work, in schools, and in society, and said that changing the laws would help everyone, not just women. Steinem asked the senators to pass the ERA to make sure women had the same rights and opportunities as men.