Grimke Sisters
Definition
The Grimke Sisters, Sarah and Angelina, were 19th-century Southern American Quakers, educators and writers who were early advocates of abolitionism and women's rights.
Analogy
Think of the Grimke Sisters as the Malala Yousafzai of their time - they stood up for what they believed in (abolitionism and women's rights) despite societal norms and expectations.
Related terms
Women's Suffrage: The right of women to vote in elections. The Grimke sisters were early advocates for this cause.
Quakerism: A religious movement whose members believe in living simply and in peace with all people. Both Sarah and Angelina Grimke were part of this movement.
American Anti-Slavery Society: An organization founded in 1833 that advocated for the immediate abolition of slavery. Both sisters were active members.
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