Women's Health Initiative

The fight for women’s suffrage was an ongoing topic in the United States in the 1920’s. Women’s suffrage was the struggle for women to achieve the right to vote and hold office, which was a pressing matter for women of the time. But it was soon to be that women 's lives would be changed for the better in politics, work, education, and in the home. With advances in society, some women stood up and made a true example of women’s suffrage activists and future congresswomen. Jeannette Rankin was one…

impressions in this overcoming this struggle. Women’s suffrage, or their right to vote, was a concept that was fought for by a multitude of dedicated individuals. Alice Paul was a women’s rights activist who utilized her determination, education, courage, and persistence to make an everlasting impact on society. She was one of the few women who had the audacity to stand up for what she believed in. Alice Paul had one of the most powerful influences on women’s role in society not only in the…

the fight for women’s rights, the continuation of child labor, and the unsanitary findings found within the meatpacking industry. Earlier this year, my Aunt Bessie generously awarded me one million dollars to spend on three different progressive reform groups of my choice. After deep thought and careful consideration, I have decided to divide the money between three progressive reform groups: women’s suffrage, the fight against child labor, and food safety. Furthermore, women’s suffrage is an…

There are endless numbers of reasons for these conflicts, but occasionally several will have the same universal cause. The belief that one group is superior over another has been one of these universal causes of conflict in society. The British women’s suffrage movement, the Haitian revolution, and the French revolution are all examples of this cause of conflict: Superiority by gender, race, and class. In the mid 19th century, British women began fighting for their right to vote. Over the course…

The Nineteenth Amendment and the women’s rights movement were turning points in history because they challenged the previous notions of women’s voices and led to women being treated as though they are human beings. The women’s rights movement was an amalgamation of things, each contributing to its origins. The Nineteenth Amendment was the most major result of the suffrage efforts. The Nineteenth Amendment was important because it gave a voice to women which they had not previously had and…

themselves. Members of the British public disapproved of and frowned upon this method. As a result the government had to end the force-feeding. As the hunger strikes continued the government introduced ‘The ‘Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill Health) Act’ in 1913 or as it is more known for ‘The Cat and Mouse Act’. The purpose was to commence the re-arrest of the Suffragettes after they had…

some gifts. Marji decides to wear her new Nikes, her denim jacket, and her Michael Jackson button out to buy tapes (131). After purchasing the tapes, all of the sudden she is stopped. “‘You! Stop!’ They were the guardians of the revolution, the women’s branch. This group had been added in 1982, to arrest women who were improperly veiled. (Like me, for example)” (133). Although Marji is well aware that what she wears out in public was not acceptable in her society, she does anyway, perhaps…

Norma Cruz- A Pioneer for Change For some unfathomable reason, women have consistently been viewed as inferior in many countries. This patriarchal ideology has led to some devastating and astounding crimes against women in Guatemala, where Norma Cruz works to support women who have endured acts of violence and provide legal support if women so choose. Norma’s triumphs have earned her the Woman of Courage Award, but her efforts have also brought terror into her own life as she now receives death…

forgotten, feminism remains relevant even today. Defining feminism can be difficult as the goals of feminism evolve and as proponents disagree on scope. However, according to Ferree and Mueller, feminism is the “goal of challenging and changing women’s subordination to men” (2004). This definition focuses on the actions of challenging…

passage of the suffrage amendment. At the same time, it also provoked skepticism, controversy, and opposition from other groups, including women’s groups—which sometimes hampered efforts. Paul had an enormous impact on the legacy and future work of the National Woman’s Party by giving it a strong policy focus, which led to unwavering, unflagging campaigns for women’s equality—as well as pushback from individuals and groups who disliked the NWP’s…