The Feminist Movement

THE FEMINIST MOVEMENT English 3 13 March 2000 The Feminist Movement Introduction: I. Summer of 1848 A. The meeting held for women’s rights. 1. Seneca Falls ,Methodist Chapel B. 300 people attended 1. They made a Declaration on Sentiments a. Friday, July 20, 1848 2. II. Elizabeth Cady Stanton A. How she established meeting for women 1. Who else took part in movement? B. What they decided to do 1. How the movement started 2. Protests III. Congress passes the amendment A. Women take men ‘s place …

…the right to vote. It was quietly signed into law in a ceremony to which the press and suffragists were not invited. In conclusion the roles of women are viewed differently because back then women weren’t good for anything except raising kids and taking care of the homes. Now women have a role because they are not slaves to their husbands and we have the power to become anything and do anything. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**