The social, political and economic context in which modern women live is the result of many years of struggle by our predecessors. A turning point in the history of women's rights was 1848, when the Declaration of Rights and Sentiments was signed. And the words of the most famous feminists who fought for our better tomorrow still have a great meaning today.
Feminism known as a collection social theories, political movements and moral philosophies, which are motivated bythe experiences of women. And despite the fact that in modernity there seems to be gender equality, scientists note, that we are very far from the goal they were supposed to achieve.
Opinions about of feminism are shared because they are supposed to this type of movement lost its purpose and acquired a different tone in modern times. But that doesn't cut it importance, which are him our predecessors had for our society. Quotes, which we collected, that too they prove.
1. I would have girls regard themselves not as adjectives but as nouns. —Elizabeth Cady Stanton
(Girls should realize that they are not adjectives, but nouns.)
2. Independence is happiness. — Susan B. Anthony
(Independence is a joy.)
3. I think the degree of a nation's civilization may be measured by the degree of enlightenment of its women. —Helen Keller
(I believe that the degree of civilization of a nation should be measured by the degree of enlightenment of women.)
4. We do as much, we eat as much, we want as much. — Sojourner Truth
(We work just as much, eat just as much, want just as much.)
5. I believe that the influence of women will save the country before any other power. —Lucy Stone
(I believe that the influence of women will save the country sooner than any other power.)
6. I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives. — Jane Austen
(I hate hearing you refer to all women as beautiful ladies instead of rational beings. None of us wants to spend our whole lives sailing in calm waters.)
7. Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less. — Susan B. Anthony
(Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less.)
8. The demand for equal rights in every vocation of life is just and fair; but, after all, the most vital right is the right to love and be loved. —Emma Goldman
(The demand for the same rights in every sphere of life is just; and the most important right is the right to love and be loved.)
