In the spring of 1776, Colonial leaders met at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to voice and deliberate many concerns--including the increasingly tyrannical nature of England. Often, the discussions centered around the notion of equity; more specifically, about the lack of it afforded to the colonists, who were English subjects.Demonstrating a keen political mind, Abigail Adams borrowed from Locke's ideas of natural and inalienable rights and extended them to include women. In a famous letter to her husband, she implores colonial leaders to "Remember the Ladies." Unfortunately, nearly 150 years would pass before the idea of womens' suffrage became a reality.
Now, in 2008, the natural question becomes "Are We There Yet?" Is political equity a reality for all Americans?
2 comments:
I honestly don't believe that the world is truly equal and sadly enough i don't think it ever will be. It is human nature to want more power over someone else and many people find that power by lowering women or for that fact other races. Though as sad as it is women will probably never get paid more then men for the same job because people still look down on them seeing them as inferior people. This idea is shown through many peoples sexist acts and comments belittling women. My thought upon it is that everyone is equal because in the end we are all the same and even though I joke sometimes about it i believe that many women could do a better job in many occasions then there male counterpart
Brandon Busby P-4
This is kinda fun☻
i agree with Brandon that honestly the world will never be equal. People strive to have more power over others. People will probably never give up the thought of men being superior to women, or racist views.
Erin Polk p5
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