Jane Addams: Women's Rights

Jane Addams: Women’s Rights
In the saddening harsh reality of this world, some people experience the inequality and discrimination because of their morals, gender, ethnicity, etc. Having different perspectives can automatically separate one because of their differences. Some people may speak and elaborate about it, and others are willing to take a stand for what they feel is wrong or right. On September 6, 1860 was the birth of a human being who spoke out and took a stand for what she thought was right and wrong. Her name was Jane Addams. Jane Addams was born in Cedarville, Illinois and was raised by a wealthy, influential family. With the help of her family, her ideas were out there. Jane Addams took a stand for women’s rights by speaking
However, she started contemplating on what she wanted to pursue. “...and spent two years reading, writing, and thinking about her future” (Brown, Victoria Bissell). Jane Addams’ eye opener was on her second trip to Europe with her friend from Rockford, Ellen G. Starr because of what they visited in Tonybee Hall, a settlement house. When she returned from Europe, she became very inspired, she opened a settlement house as well with her friend, Ellen G. Starr. This settlement house was named Hull House. It was named “Hull House” because of Charles Hull, the builder of the house itself. “Addams initially financed Hull House with her inheritance” (Brown, Victoria Bissell). Jane Addams showed commitment of a lifetime because she truly believed that The Hull House will make a change into the unjust world. The Hull House offered education, shelter, food, and child care which people took advantage over. This shows that Jane Addams made a difference because of the amount she provided towards everyone, and how committed she was to leading a
To elaborate, Women’s Suffrage is the right for women to participate and vote into elections. This movement not only gave them the right to vote, but also give them equality economically and politically. As the Progressive Era, women became more privileged than they were previously. According to As time passed by, equality, freedom, justice and women’s rights were progressing. Women had more opportunities, they were exposed to different ideas, and were also able to participate and take part in politics, and also in education. Without this movement, women would not be able to do what they are currently doing today. “Few North Carolina women earned degrees during the 1920s. The University of Carolina opened housing to female graduate students” (ncpedia.org). “Society now accepted that women could be independent and make choices for themselves in education, jobs, marital status and careers” (ncpedia.org). To compare these two together, this shows the progress that women had to experience. Before, women were not allowed to attend college. The acceptance rates were not big whatsoever. However now, society was put into its own realization to give attention towards the unjust system that women have to face each and every day. At its own turning point, women began to speak out and stand up for what they morally felt was wrong and what was right, which led into