1) What power has man had over women, according to Stanton?
In this piece of writing, Elizabeth Cady Stanton gives great examples of how the male sex denominated the female sex over a great period of time in history. Many of the male dominant powers which were stated by Stanton were the following; “…her to exercise her inalienable right to the elective franchise, in formation of which she had no voice, …all right in property even to the wages she earns” (Stanton 165). I thought that the way Stanton described women, was degrading them of even being human. There were many other rights which led women to feel as if they were in prison. For example: if a divorce was taking place then the man would inherit everything, from property to land and gets the right to the children in most cases. “After depriving her of all rights as a married woman, if single, and the owner of the property, he taxed her to support a government which recognizes her only when her property can be made profitable to it” (Stanton 165). The fact that education was big in getting a job, women were too deprived of that so they were pretty much forced to stay at home. After finally standing up for themselves, slowly the change took place, and they began to gain more and more rights as time went on. Now a day women are getting educated and earning jobs which are equal, and in some cases more superior then those of men. This really changed the role women in our society and the way they’re viewed.
Works Sited
Elizabeth Cady Stanton. “Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions” A World of Ideas: Essential Readings for College Writers. Ed. Lee A. Jacobus. 7th ed. New York: Bedford St. Martins,2006 pp 102-110.
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After reading Stanton's excerpt, it brought to mind the term karma. The laws that were placed on women once upon a time have come full circle. Think about it. Women tend to gain custody, alimony, and the percentage of college graduate soar past men's. Not to say this is equal, or good but it is true
I liked the use of quotations in your blog. It backed up everything you stated in your blog and it makes your point powerful. I like also, how you showed how things have changed with the role of women today.
I agree with you, especially when you say that you thought the way Stanton described women was degrading them of even being human. I thought the same thing when I read it.
Stanton made intersesting points and I agree with you there were sacrfices that cause women to get put in jail.Stanton just wanted equal rights for both men and women.
I thought your blog pointed out Stantons ideas well. Women were opressed as early as 60 years ago, but today they have every right that men do. It shows how far we as a society have come.
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