Pages: 64
Woman's Rights has been a problem throughout the years. Recently Woman's Rights has accomplished most of its goals and we have made a certain amount of gender equality in some countries. This book tells about the causes and effects which lead to the change in mindset throughout generations.
There are many interesting segments in the book. One of them was, "Indian reformers established schools and colleges for girls and women, and campaigned against customs such as sati (the burning to death of Hindu widows) or purdah (the practice of keeping women confined indoors)." (Paragraph 2, Page 28) This means that not only in America but in India women had to fight against inequality and brutality that even now is hard to believe happened.
Another interesting segment was, "Upon marriage, they were expected to leave paid work and become housewives, devoting themselves to husband and children." (Paragraph 1, Page 27) This means that once women married they were forced to lead the lives of housewives and had no choice.
Most facts are forgotten especially when we learn so much everyday. Some facts I will remember is that Hitler and the Nazis was against women's rights and they even said they were stealing jobs from men. I will also remember that women who were arrested due to protests were called "Suffragettes" and were seen as "plain and humorless women, rejected by men. In fact most had husbands and families." I also learned that on April 17 the women known as Mother's of the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina carried photos of their kidnapped children (because of their earlier protests) every week despite dangers for years.
Women have suffered a lot over the years. Our hard work, dedication, and persistence has made us worthy in the eyes of others. Through protests and courage women managed to gain our spot in gender equality. Though today we still see gender issues, like higher waged for men in same jobs as women, we will continue to defend and fight for our rights.
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