On August 18th, 1920 women’s lives in the United States changed forever. Susan Brownell Anthony was an American social reformer and women 's rights advocate who played a crucial role in the women 's suffrage movement. On November 8, 2016, there could be another major history event for women as the citizens in the United States have an opportunity to elect the first woman as the United States President. This woman candidate, Hillary Clinton, has been given this opportunity based on the impact and work brought on by Susan B. Anthony who focused on the rights of all women. Anthony devoted her life to create a society were males and females were treated equally and would have the same rights by offering her time and passion to the Woman’s Suffrage
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Anthony began working as a school teacher. Over the next 15 years, she did not only teach, but advocated for equal pay between males and females, as well as equal access to education without consideration of gender and race. Being a Quaker she had been taught that a woman’s right to speak was exactly the same as a males. Anthony was very passionate about pushing for equal pay. In 1870 Anthony helped form and was elected president of the Working Women’s Central Association. This organization created educational opportunities and evaluated working conditions. Anthony was not only an advocate for women’s rights, but was active in the anti-slavery movement. Anthony worked as an agent and made speeches for the American Anti-Slavery …show more content…
Anthony, paved the way for women today. Women today have equal rights and are given the same privileges as men. In a few weeks, the people of United States have an opportunity to select a woman president, Hillary Clinton. If that should happen, a historical making will take place. Who would have ever thought about that happening? Susan B. Anthony allowed all of this to be possible. Hillary Clinton, along with many other women in the Senate, Congress, and political field, would have never been able to be in this position if no one fought for them. Women in today’s world have the right to vote. Ladies can give their opinions and they are actually heard. These rights allow women to have a say and to be able to stand up for not only their rights but the rights of others. Women today have the power to do anything and become
Anthony began working as a school teacher. Over the next 15 years, she did not only teach, but advocated for equal pay between males and females, as well as equal access to education without consideration of gender and race. Being a Quaker she had been taught that a woman’s right to speak was exactly the same as a males. Anthony was very passionate about pushing for equal pay. In 1870 Anthony helped form and was elected president of the Working Women’s Central Association. This organization created educational opportunities and evaluated working conditions. Anthony was not only an advocate for women’s rights, but was active in the anti-slavery movement. Anthony worked as an agent and made speeches for the American Anti-Slavery …show more content…
Anthony, paved the way for women today. Women today have equal rights and are given the same privileges as men. In a few weeks, the people of United States have an opportunity to select a woman president, Hillary Clinton. If that should happen, a historical making will take place. Who would have ever thought about that happening? Susan B. Anthony allowed all of this to be possible. Hillary Clinton, along with many other women in the Senate, Congress, and political field, would have never been able to be in this position if no one fought for them. Women in today’s world have the right to vote. Ladies can give their opinions and they are actually heard. These rights allow women to have a say and to be able to stand up for not only their rights but the rights of others. Women today have the power to do anything and become