A society is governed by norms and values. These rules are the basis of thinking and accepting the right from the wrong. This philosophy gives an authority to limit individual’s thoughts and education. Although the majority of the reading we are assigned focus on the equality of women, the authors have a far engaging message they want to convey; liberation from ignorance. From the perspective of Plato, author of “The Allegory of the Cave”, society is symbolized by the darkness of the cave. A darkness that limits a light of awareness while the prisoners are representatives of a narrow-minded individuals who are unwilling to be enlighten. In “Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution” the author is criticizing the society for limiting the opportunities
