Origins of Women’s Movement
1. Please research on Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Harriet Martineau and find out about their contribution to the Feminist Movement.
2. What is “Declaration of Sentiments” also known as “Seneca Falls Declaration”? What is its significance in American history?
3. What is the relationship between “Declaration of Sentiments” and “Declaration of American Independence”?
4. In what respects does “Declaration of Sentiments” deal with women’s discrimination?
5. Why are females forced to get married according to Martineau?
6. How does religion discriminate women according to Martineau?
7. Why are women worse than Blacks as for Martineau?
8. What does Martineau mean by “men veil the abuse with indulgence”?