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Essay / Seneca Falls and the origins of women's rights...
1. The chosen book entitled "Seneca Falls and the Origins of the Women's Right Movement" was written by Sally McMillen in 2008. It is a primary source, as its author reveals for the first time the secrets of the revolutionary movement, which began in 1848 from the convention held by Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Stanton. This is not a secondary source, as information from the book appears for the first time. Stanton didn't reveal much in his memoir, so the author had to work hard to bring this information to the surface. The convention changed the course of history by beginning to protect women's rights and strengthening overall gender equality. The book reflects the activity of women in the name of their freedom and equal rights for fifty years. The book is significant to both the present and the past, as there are many issues in society related to women's rights and the era studied in class.2. The main subject of the book is the history of the convention that took place in 1848 and its subsequent impact. First of all, the author starts with an introductory chapter, which describes in detail the sufferings of women of that time. This is the first example confirming the diversity of subjects addressed by the author. For example, McMillen mentions that the majority of women did not have the right to vote, to receive the same amount of remuneration for the work they performed on an equal basis with men, nor to own property. All these questions are linked to the economic and political aspects that penetrated the society of that time. Additionally, throughout the book, the author discusses class divisions and discrimination based on race. All these discussions represent the intention of the book to address political, social issues......paper......more in their beliefs and attract more people to their activity. It is a lesson that teaches everyone to remember that God has praised every human being by giving him equal opportunities, which a man has no right to limit.Part 3The book has become for me a great source of 'information, which explained the difficulties faced by women of the period mentioned. The author managed to convince me that today it is important to remember those who managed to change the course of history. Contemporary women should be grateful for the processes that took place from the 19th century onwards. Personally, I am the one who thinks that society should live in terms of equality. It is neither fair nor inhumane to create barriers for any of the social members. ReferencesMcMillen, S. (2008). The fall of Seneca and the origins of the women's rights movement. New York: Oxford University Press.