Feminism

The Book of the City of Ladies

This work is a feminist allegory that defends women and their contributions to society, creating a symbolic city populated by virtuous women from history.

Mary Wollstonecraft

An influential advocate for women's rights and education, she is best known for her work, 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'.

The Women's March on Versailles

A significant protest where women marched from Paris to Versailles, demanding bread and political reform during a time of economic hardship.

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

This influential work argued for women's rights and education, challenging the societal norms of the 18th century.

Susan B. Anthony

A prominent social reformer and women's rights activist, she played a key role in the women's suffrage movement.

Women’s Emancipation Proclamation

This proclamation called for the rights and freedoms of women, marking a significant moment in the women's rights movement.

Women's Suffrage Movement

A social and political movement advocating for women's right to vote, which gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Seneca Falls Convention

This gathering marked the first women's rights convention in the United States, focusing on social, civil, and religious rights for women.

Married Women's Property Act 1882

This legislation marked a significant change in the legal rights of married women, allowing them to own and control property independently of their husbands.

National American Woman Suffrage Association

This organization was formed to advocate for women's right to vote in the United States, uniting various suffrage groups under a common goal.

Women's Social and Political Union

A militant organization formed to advocate for women's suffrage in the UK, employing various tactics to draw attention to their cause.

Representation of the People Act

An act that expanded the electorate in the United Kingdom, allowing women over 30 to vote for the first time.

Eva Perón

An influential political figure and advocate for labor rights and women's suffrage in Argentina, she became a symbol of hope for the marginalized.

The 19th Amendment

An amendment to the United States Constitution granting women the right to vote.