Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Definition
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an early leader of the woman's rights movement, writing Declaration of Sentiments as a call to arms for female equality during Seneca Falls Convention in 1848.
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Imagine Elizabeth Cady Stanton as an author writing a groundbreaking novel (the Declaration of Sentiments) that changes people's perspectives on gender equality - just like J.K Rowling did with her Harry Potter series changing our views on magic and friendship!
Related terms
Seneca Falls Convention: The first ever women’s rights convention held in Seneca Falls, New York where Stanton presented her revolutionary Declaration of Sentiments.
Declaration of Sentiments: A document signed by 68 women and 32 men at Seneca Falls Convention which demanded equality with men before the law, in education and employment.
Women's Rights Movement: An international series of campaigns for improvements on issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave, equal pay, women's suffrage, sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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