Susan B. Anthony And The Women's Movement

Part I of Essay
“Feminine”, a term used as both a noun and an adjective, refers to the characteristics of a woman. Feminism dates back to the late eighteenth century. The meaning of the word has altered due to social change. I will show how the word transformed into the current meaning ....

Part II of Essay
.... not secured until after her death. Susan B. Anthony taught school in New Rochelle and Canajoharie, NY, and discovered that male teachers were paid several times her salary. She devoted her first reform efforts to anti-slavery and to temperance. However, when she rose to speak in a temperance convention, she was told, “The sisters were not invited here to speak!” Anthony promptly enlisted in the cause of women's rights. In a lifelong partnership with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Anthony's organizational skill and selfless dedication built the ....