The Idealist Man
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” (Angelou qtd. In Burda) Born into slavery, Douglass managed to acquire literary skills at a young age and used them to his advantage. He eventually wriggled from slavery grasp and his writings and lectures on anti-slavery spreading about. Besides being an abolitionist, he spoke up on women suffrage. Frederick Douglass’s ability to fortify Women’s rights and influence many by the abolitionist movement has helped shape modern day America.
Douglass did not only branch out for African American rights, he branched out for women’s rights too. He was a top ally to …show more content…
Segregation is no longer, and is thing of the past. “In 1954, it was reported around the war that America had outlawed segregation and in 1955, the Supreme Court said that segregated education should be ended.” (“Racial”) That law finally passed even though it took a long time for the shift to actually happen. To this day, there are still those who are racists and look down upon races but change has definitely occured. Women’s rights have definitely skyrocketed to almost meet equality. “World War I slowed the suffragists’ campaign but helped them advance their argument nonetheless: Women’s work on behalf of the war effort, activists pointed out, proved that they were just as patriotic and deserving of citizenship as men, and on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was finally ratified.” (“The Fight”) In a way women showed during the war time that they can be strong too. After the 19th amendment, woman got jobs, did the same things as men and weren’t entirely confined to the home or kitchen. Though many hurdles have been jumped over, there are still many that all people still have to overcome.
Frederick Douglass is an incredibly influential icon in American history because of his outstanding involvement in the abolition of slavery and the battle for women’s rights. Douglass stood fighting for Women’s rights and African American Rights. The abolition of slavery was a rough stage to go through but was
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” (Angelou qtd. In Burda) Born into slavery, Douglass managed to acquire literary skills at a young age and used them to his advantage. He eventually wriggled from slavery grasp and his writings and lectures on anti-slavery spreading about. Besides being an abolitionist, he spoke up on women suffrage. Frederick Douglass’s ability to fortify Women’s rights and influence many by the abolitionist movement has helped shape modern day America.
Douglass did not only branch out for African American rights, he branched out for women’s rights too. He was a top ally to …show more content…
Segregation is no longer, and is thing of the past. “In 1954, it was reported around the war that America had outlawed segregation and in 1955, the Supreme Court said that segregated education should be ended.” (“Racial”) That law finally passed even though it took a long time for the shift to actually happen. To this day, there are still those who are racists and look down upon races but change has definitely occured. Women’s rights have definitely skyrocketed to almost meet equality. “World War I slowed the suffragists’ campaign but helped them advance their argument nonetheless: Women’s work on behalf of the war effort, activists pointed out, proved that they were just as patriotic and deserving of citizenship as men, and on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was finally ratified.” (“The Fight”) In a way women showed during the war time that they can be strong too. After the 19th amendment, woman got jobs, did the same things as men and weren’t entirely confined to the home or kitchen. Though many hurdles have been jumped over, there are still many that all people still have to overcome.
Frederick Douglass is an incredibly influential icon in American history because of his outstanding involvement in the abolition of slavery and the battle for women’s rights. Douglass stood fighting for Women’s rights and African American Rights. The abolition of slavery was a rough stage to go through but was