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The '''Declaration of Sentiments''' was a feminist version of the [[Declaration of Independence]] that called for greater rights for women. The Declaration of Sentiments was the product of a meeting in 1848 of women [[suffragettes]] (supporters of the right to vote for women) in Seneca Falls, [[New York]]. | The '''Declaration of Sentiments''' was a feminist version of the [[Declaration of Independence]] that called for greater rights for women. The Declaration of Sentiments was the product of a meeting in 1848 of women [[suffragettes]] (supporters of the right to vote for women) in Seneca Falls, [[New York]]. | ||
| + | ==Further reading== | ||
| + | * VanBurkleo, Sandra F. ''"Belonging to the World": Women's Rights and American Constitutional Culture.'' (2001). 409 pp. | ||
| + | ==Primary sources== | ||
The Declaration of Sentiments can be viewed here: | The Declaration of Sentiments can be viewed here: | ||
http://www.closeup.org/sentimnt.htm | http://www.closeup.org/sentimnt.htm | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:25, June 27, 2016
The Declaration of Sentiments was a feminist version of the Declaration of Independence that called for greater rights for women. The Declaration of Sentiments was the product of a meeting in 1848 of women suffragettes (supporters of the right to vote for women) in Seneca Falls, New York.
Further reading
- VanBurkleo, Sandra F. "Belonging to the World": Women's Rights and American Constitutional Culture. (2001). 409 pp.
Primary sources
The Declaration of Sentiments can be viewed here: http://www.closeup.org/sentimnt.htm