"The history of mankind is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations on the part of man toward woman, having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over her. To prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world".
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton
The entire article contributed to the movement of women's right, however this particular quote in the declaration of sentiments states that throughout history women have been oppressed by men. The quote follows a list of facts that can support this statement.
I chose this quote, because even today women are still oppressed by men. There are many other examples that can be used to support this quote even in 2019. Women are oppressed in the workplace, statistic show that women are paid less to do the same job a man can do. Women are underrepresented in government. Women overall are at a greater risk of rape and domestic violence. Women are scrutinized on social media and tied to a stigma if they decide to dress a certain way. I hate to speak about certain topics in politics, especially the presidential elections, but there were many people that did not feel Hilary Clinton would be a good president because she is a woman. On television, women are depicted as sexual objects even to sell a bottle of shampoo. Women have progressed since 1848, but the fact of the matter is that the tyranny still exist.
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