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Declaration of the Rights of Men and of the Citizen
" Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson"
This document was a fundamental human rights declaration during the French Revolution. Emphasizing liberty, equality, and fraternity. -
Declaration of the Rights of Women and Female Citizen
"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. -
A Jury of Her Peers
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’s Presidential Announcement Speech
"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 True Story of 'Ms. America' (Smithsonian)
"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 Gendered History of Human Computers (Smithsonian)
"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 Launches the Me Too Movement
"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. -
100 Years of the Equal Rights Amendment (Podcast)
"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.