Blog #4

In 1848 there was a Women's Rights Convention held at Seneca Falls. In the 1800's women never had rights, well at least rights that men had. It finally became a problem for the women and they came together and spoke up for themselves. In The Declaration of Sentiments, there is a quote that states, "That man shall pursue his own true and substantial happiness." I feel that it shouldn't matter if you’re a man or a women, you deserve to pursue your own happiness. This is why they felt the need to change this rule and be equal as a whole and not just rule referring to the men. "The women of this country ought to be enlightened in regard to the laws under which they -live, that they may no longer publish their degradation, by declaring themselves satisfied with their present position, nor their ignorance, by asserting that they have all the rights they want." I feel this quote is very strong by pointing out what laws they will live under. Men had always degraded women back then. I feel that since the Women's Rights Convention happened, any women, in any state, can pursue their live anyway they want. Whether it may be getting into the political aspect, or becoming a teacher and not being a house wife to 10 plus children. Women have dreams as any man might. They want to live their lives knowing there is no regulation, or laws as to what they can and can't do. And last but not least, "That woman is man's equal—was intended to be so by the Creator, and the highest good of the race demands that she should be recognized as such." This is exactly what happened; both man and women became equal.