Freedom by definition is the right to do what you want without anybody stopping you. This however, can mean different things to different groups of people, whether it be a race, religion, or even gender. Three groups of people that had issues with achieving the freedoms most white American men had were, African Americans, women, and immigrants. Each of these groups fought hard for the freedom they have today, but even so they are still fighting the upwards hill of oppression. The meaning of freedom for African Americans has drastically changed over time. When Africans were first brought here as slaves they wanted freedom from their owners while during the segregation of races African Americans just wanted equal treatment. The worst segregation
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During the 1890s, also known as the “women’s era” women started to receive economic independence and more roles in everyday life. Laws were finally being passed that allowed women to control their own money and property, as well as being able to have separate wills from their husbands. Unfortunately however, the right to vote was still not given to women at this point but they were still fighting for it. “Under the banner of Home Protection, it (Women’s Christian Temperance Union) moved from demanding the prohibition of alcoholic beverages to a comprehensive program of economic and political reform, including the right to vote.” (Foner 663) During the Progressive era is when “feminism”, a word that was coined during this time, started to go into full swing. This time period brought about a “lyrical left”, “It’s members formed discussion clubs, attended experimental theaters, and published magazines. They confidently expected to preside over the emancipation of the human spirit from the prejudices of the nineteenth century.”(Foner 702-703) The Lyrical left is a great example of women’s rights because as stated in the book, “The lyrical left made freedom the key to its vision of society.”(Foner
During the 1890s, also known as the “women’s era” women started to receive economic independence and more roles in everyday life. Laws were finally being passed that allowed women to control their own money and property, as well as being able to have separate wills from their husbands. Unfortunately however, the right to vote was still not given to women at this point but they were still fighting for it. “Under the banner of Home Protection, it (Women’s Christian Temperance Union) moved from demanding the prohibition of alcoholic beverages to a comprehensive program of economic and political reform, including the right to vote.” (Foner 663) During the Progressive era is when “feminism”, a word that was coined during this time, started to go into full swing. This time period brought about a “lyrical left”, “It’s members formed discussion clubs, attended experimental theaters, and published magazines. They confidently expected to preside over the emancipation of the human spirit from the prejudices of the nineteenth century.”(Foner 702-703) The Lyrical left is a great example of women’s rights because as stated in the book, “The lyrical left made freedom the key to its vision of society.”(Foner