Throughout history, women have played a substantial role in being influential in changing major issues in the world. Women have been doubted, misunderstood, and underestimated based on cultural stereotypes given to them by others. As individuals and even as a whole, women have initiated movements that resulted in breakthroughs for women to have the equality that was needed for them and others to live successful lives. These important women have made it possible for women around the world to have the rights and equality we have now.
To begin, the first woman I found influential to the world was Alice Paul. Alice Stokes Paul was born on January 11, 1885 in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey to Quaker parents William and Tacie Paul. She was an American woman …show more content…
Her first influence that got her involved was her upbringing in a Quaker Family. Quakers had the belief that there is gender equality, education for women, and that they should work to improve society. According to Paul, she said, "When the Quakers were founded…one of their principles was and is equality of the sexes. So I never had any other idea…the principle was always there.” Along with her upbringing, her mom was also an important influence. Her mother, Tacie Paul was an involved member of the National American Women's Suffrage Association. When her mother would attend meetings, Alice would accompany her, resulting in her initiation that began her involvement within the movement and belief of wanting to make a change for Women's Suffrage. Also, an event that shaped her beliefs and actions was World War II. She believed that the world had troubles due to women not having power when it came to politics. This led her to voice that if women had some say in politics during the World War I Paris Peace Conference, there wouldn’t have been a World War …show more content…
On social media, I could post quick facts about civil rights and women rights in today’s generation. Also, in whichever club I join I could take the initiative with others to figure out a plan to spread the message in the community. Then, I could implement change in society by gaining support, which will make others aware about the social media page that gives them more insight, as well as, using the club to have meetings that will educate others on the issue. Overall, these two women have played a major role in fighting to gain support for women to have the equality and rights we deserve. They were leaders that represented and spoke for the unspoken women that had to suffer from inequality, unfairness, and injustice. Without Alice Paul, Dorothy Height, and other civil rights activist and women's rights activist, women probably would not have the option to vote, would be discriminated against still, and would not have the same rights as
To begin, the first woman I found influential to the world was Alice Paul. Alice Stokes Paul was born on January 11, 1885 in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey to Quaker parents William and Tacie Paul. She was an American woman …show more content…
Her first influence that got her involved was her upbringing in a Quaker Family. Quakers had the belief that there is gender equality, education for women, and that they should work to improve society. According to Paul, she said, "When the Quakers were founded…one of their principles was and is equality of the sexes. So I never had any other idea…the principle was always there.” Along with her upbringing, her mom was also an important influence. Her mother, Tacie Paul was an involved member of the National American Women's Suffrage Association. When her mother would attend meetings, Alice would accompany her, resulting in her initiation that began her involvement within the movement and belief of wanting to make a change for Women's Suffrage. Also, an event that shaped her beliefs and actions was World War II. She believed that the world had troubles due to women not having power when it came to politics. This led her to voice that if women had some say in politics during the World War I Paris Peace Conference, there wouldn’t have been a World War …show more content…
On social media, I could post quick facts about civil rights and women rights in today’s generation. Also, in whichever club I join I could take the initiative with others to figure out a plan to spread the message in the community. Then, I could implement change in society by gaining support, which will make others aware about the social media page that gives them more insight, as well as, using the club to have meetings that will educate others on the issue. Overall, these two women have played a major role in fighting to gain support for women to have the equality and rights we deserve. They were leaders that represented and spoke for the unspoken women that had to suffer from inequality, unfairness, and injustice. Without Alice Paul, Dorothy Height, and other civil rights activist and women's rights activist, women probably would not have the option to vote, would be discriminated against still, and would not have the same rights as