What Role Did Anthony Play In The Women's Suffrage Movement

In the 19th century, discrimination played a big role in society. Specifically, women could not vote or hold office in any state, they had no access to higher education, they were excluded from professional occupations, and they had no legal identity apart from their husbands. Until the Married Women’s Property Act of 1870, a husband and wife were considered one under the law, meaning a husband had complete legal control over his wife. However, the Women’s Suffrage Movement was a key turning point in the fight for women’s rights. Women fought back for decades, demanding suffrage, or the right to vote. They also fought for the abolition of slavery, the rights of labor, and equal pay for equal work. Among these inspiring, determined suffragists
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I knew that women were looked down upon and did not have the same rights as men. After reading numerous articles and texts, I now know that there is so much more than that. Women fought endlessly for decades to gain simple rights, such as the right to vote. I knew slavery and women’s suffrage were a big issue, but I never really paid attention to it until now, and this essay taught me how big the issue of slavery and women’s suffrage was in the 19th century. This essay provided me with a deeper understanding of what women had to face and the society that Americans used to live in. However, it also taught me that even in such a dark time in United States history, there were still people, such as Susan B. Anthony, who fought for what they believed in. They dedicated their whole lives to the women’s suffrage movement, gaining equality, and ending slavery. This inspires me and shows me to not be afraid to stand for what I believe in. In conclusion, my research has highlighted the important life events of the inspiring speaker and activist, Susan B.