Showing results by author "Elizabeth Cady Stanton" in All Categories

The publication of The Woman's Bible in 1895 and 1898 represented the feminist pioneer's last strike at the roots of the ideology behind her gender's subordinate role in society. In keeping with her characteristic radical individualism, Stanton attacks religious orthodoxy on a political rather than scholarly basis.

History of Woman Suffrage is a window into the suffragette movement, a front-row seat to the fight for women’s rights. This historic work draws a dramatic picture of the massive effort and struggle that took place in America from 1848 to 1861 through letters and documents, as well as uncensored thoughts and ideas from women during this evolving time, all rich with lively wit. The writing is vivid and compelling, with rousing speeches defending the legitimacy of the request for suffrage and strong, witty defense against those too comfortable in the status quo.

The landmark declaration from the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention calling for women’s legal and political equality, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Mikki Kendall. First presented in July 1848 at the Seneca Falls Convention—the first women’s rights convention in the United...

“We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men and women are created equal,” Elizabeth Cady Stanton said at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848. One-hundred of the 300 convention attendees signed this speech that, modeled on the Constitution, served as a declaration of the women’s rights movement. Stanton did not mince words when she stated, “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.”

Embark on a journey through the intricate tapestry of women's lives and societal roles in the 19th century with "Eighty Years and More; Reminiscences 1815-1897." This podcast provides a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that delve into personal narratives, reflections, and the struggles faced by women during a transformative era. Each episode invites listeners to explore the intersections of personal experience and broader social movements, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of those who fought for equality and justice. The stories featured not only highlight the resilience...