Overview of Declaration of Rights and Sentiments

Casey started off our blog this week by talking about how Elizabeth Cady Stanton was the main author behind the declaration of Rights and Sentiments; a document that was modeled after the Declaration of Independence. This document was designed specifically for woman to gain equality in matters of civil, social, political, and religious rights for all women. Anna wrote that that woman with equal rights as any man in the United States was extremely controversial, and while they respected what they were trying to achieve they didn’t want to abandon their “controversial mindsets.” Anna also points out how Elizabeth Cady Stanton was very brave in pushing for something she so clearly believed in even though many looked down on her for it. Anna also included a very interesting biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton that tells a little about this feminist’s life. Jon posted next and he gave an overview that Elizabeth Cady Stanton proposed these laws before a council, and after much harsh criticism and debate that this passed by a fair majority. Jon also writes that they hoped that this declaration would be passed throughout the entire country and not lose traction. Last to post dattilioc states that “Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
To me this is one of the largest forces behind men and women getting equal rights.” It was also pointed out the given the opportunity woman can be just as successful as men in any field. A very compelling line I felt was “This declaration wasn’t just about woman’s rights, it was about the change we needed.” There was also a hyperlink to this post, and it gave a more in depth overview of the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions. I agree with everyone in the fact that Stanton was very brave for standing up for what she believed in, not many people have the courage to do that despite social pressures. Without Stanton leading us in 1848, the lives of the woman of America would most likely be very different.