In town of Akron, Ohio in the year 1851, Sojourner Truth gave a moving speech in front of the Women’s Convention. In the speech, Sojourner Truth voices her thoughts on the discrimination of women, especially as a black woman. Throughout the story, Sojourner Truth uses personal experiences and allusion to convey her message. Her speech makes a strong connection to the audience to show that racism and sexism is happening everywhere, though men are denying it.
In the speech, Sojourner Truth references what men say about women. She attacks men, saying that whatever they say does not happen. Sojourner Truth points out a man in the crowd, claiming that he says, “Women need to be helped into carriages… and have the best place everywhere.” Immediately,
In the speech, Sojourner Truth references what men say about women. She attacks men, saying that whatever they say does not happen. Sojourner Truth points out a man in the crowd, claiming that he says, “Women need to be helped into carriages… and have the best place everywhere.” Immediately,