One part of this that I found interesting was how it explains how women didn't have equal rights and then it goes on to explain how men used to be superior to women. It explains "the history of mankind is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations on the part of man toward woman, having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over her." Many facts were stated below this quote. For example, three that I found important were as listed:
1. "He has compelled her to submit to laws, in the formation of which she had no voice.
2. "He has made her, if married, in the eye of the law, civilly dead.
3. He has denied her the facilities for obtaining a thorough education- all colleges being closed against her.
I cant imagine living in a world where these things happened to me. I'm sure they still happen in some places around the US and definitely in other countries where women cant even show their faces. The following link shows a timeline of the women's rights movement:
http://http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenstimeline1.html
The next link that I have posted is a website providing some facts and history of women's rights in the United States and how it has evolved over the years.
http://http://www.america.gov/st/peopleplace-english/2007/February/20070226171718ajesrom0.6366846.html
I think if more women felt that they were able to speak up, this would'nt have been an issue for so long, and wouldnt still be an issue. I know if I were being discriminated against I would definitely speak up for myself. I think some of the statements in this reading however are aiming at men being the cause of this. To a certain extent I think that's true because men took advantage of women's "roles" back then, but again, if the women were to speak up, it probably would have been stopped sooner.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
PS 214 Sec C - Group 4: There were 2 main topics that were discussed this ...
One thing that I found important in the Declaration of Sentiments was what was said."We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights governments are instituted, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. Whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of those who suffer from it to refuse allegiance to it, and to insist upon the institution of a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness." I find it interesting cause it pretty much cuts to the chase for the reasoning of the Sentiments.
Another important part in the Sentiment delt with religious degradation and the work force."Now, in view of this entire disfranchisement of one-half the people of this country, their social and religious degradation,—in view of the unjust laws above mentioned, and because women do feel themselves aggrieved, oppressed, and fraudulently deprived of their most sacred rights, we insist that they have immediate admission to all the rights and privileges which belong to them as citizens of these United States.
In entering upon the great work before us, we anticipate no small amount of misconception, misrepresentation, and ridicule; but we shall use every instrumentality within our power to effect our object. We shall employ agents, circulate tracts, petition the State and national Legislatures, and endeavor to enlist the pulpit and the press in our behalf.We hope this Convention will be followed by a series of Conventions, embracing every part of the country."
Another important part in the Sentiment delt with religious degradation and the work force."Now, in view of this entire disfranchisement of one-half the people of this country, their social and religious degradation,—in view of the unjust laws above mentioned, and because women do feel themselves aggrieved, oppressed, and fraudulently deprived of their most sacred rights, we insist that they have immediate admission to all the rights and privileges which belong to them as citizens of these United States.
In entering upon the great work before us, we anticipate no small amount of misconception, misrepresentation, and ridicule; but we shall use every instrumentality within our power to effect our object. We shall employ agents, circulate tracts, petition the State and national Legislatures, and endeavor to enlist the pulpit and the press in our behalf.We hope this Convention will be followed by a series of Conventions, embracing every part of the country."
Monday, January 31, 2011
There were 2 main topics that were discussed this week by our blog members. The first was that at this point in time, African Americans didn't have the right to vote, and they should according to the constitution. President Johnson pointed this out in his speech and mentioned that by trying to to limit people from voting was unconstitutional. This is a very good point because it is absolutely true! The constitution and bill of rights say that everybody has a right to vote and should have a say in what happens where they work and live. This topic was reflected on in everyones blogs. The second big issue was that the issue being addressed (the violence in Selma, Alabama) was not just an issue there, not just an issue in the south, but an issue in the United States as a whole. This is a very good point, because this was at a time in the US where there was a lot of controversy between different states and sections of the US.
Friday, January 28, 2011
"We Shall Overcome" Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson's "We Shall Overcome" speech had many important points. The part of the speech that really stood out to me was the section about how we have been been fighting for equal rights for 100 years, and still it is lacking. The statement below is a quote directly from the speech that explains this:
"A century has passed--more than 100 years--since equality was promised, and yet the negro is not equal. A century has passed since the day of promise and the promise is unkept. The time of jusitce has now come, and I tell you that I believe sincerely that no force can hold it back." This statemtne goes on to say:
"How many white children have gone uneducated? How many white families have lived in stark poverty? How many white lives have been scarred in fear because we wasted energy and our substance to maintain the barriers of hatred and terror?"
I think this was an important piece because, it shows how long we have been fighting for equal rights, and even though today the United States says everyone has equal rights, there is still discrimination. I think this is an on going battle in this country and in other countries as well. Lyndon B. Johnson's speech I think opened many eyes about the ongoing problem we had then, and still have today. The link I have provided just tells a little about the civil rigths movement and what steps were taken. http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African-American_Civil_Rights_Movement_(1955%E2%80%931968)
The quest for equal rights has produced some famous names that will be remembered for a lifetime. This shows how important this is to everybody.
"A century has passed--more than 100 years--since equality was promised, and yet the negro is not equal. A century has passed since the day of promise and the promise is unkept. The time of jusitce has now come, and I tell you that I believe sincerely that no force can hold it back." This statemtne goes on to say:
"How many white children have gone uneducated? How many white families have lived in stark poverty? How many white lives have been scarred in fear because we wasted energy and our substance to maintain the barriers of hatred and terror?"
I think this was an important piece because, it shows how long we have been fighting for equal rights, and even though today the United States says everyone has equal rights, there is still discrimination. I think this is an on going battle in this country and in other countries as well. Lyndon B. Johnson's speech I think opened many eyes about the ongoing problem we had then, and still have today. The link I have provided just tells a little about the civil rigths movement and what steps were taken. http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African-American_Civil_Rights_Movement_(1955%E2%80%931968)
The quest for equal rights has produced some famous names that will be remembered for a lifetime. This shows how important this is to everybody.
“We shall overcome” speech contains several key points however I believe the most important points this speech contain are:
“There is no cause for self-satisfaction in the long denial of equal rights of millions of Americans. But there is cause for hope and for faith in our Democracy in what is happening here tonight. For the cries of pain and the hymns and protests of oppressed people have summoned into convocation all the majesty of this great government--the government of the greatest nation on earth.” This is important because this occurred during a time when this nation’s government failed to enforce equality among its citizens. This began a changing point towards the act of voting in this country.
“There is no Negro problem. There is no Southern problem. There is no Northern problem. There is only an American problem.” The first step of making a change is observing the wrong and looking at it as a whole. As the quote states, “there is only an American problem”. This was the first step of moving away from discrimination.
“We have all sworn an oath before God to support and to defend that Constitution. We must now act in obedience to that oath.” This quote speaks for itself.
“There is no cause for self-satisfaction in the long denial of equal rights of millions of Americans. But there is cause for hope and for faith in our Democracy in what is happening here tonight. For the cries of pain and the hymns and protests of oppressed people have summoned into convocation all the majesty of this great government--the government of the greatest nation on earth.” This is important because this occurred during a time when this nation’s government failed to enforce equality among its citizens. This began a changing point towards the act of voting in this country.
“There is no Negro problem. There is no Southern problem. There is no Northern problem. There is only an American problem.” The first step of making a change is observing the wrong and looking at it as a whole. As the quote states, “there is only an American problem”. This was the first step of moving away from discrimination.
“We have all sworn an oath before God to support and to defend that Constitution. We must now act in obedience to that oath.” This quote speaks for itself.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
PS 214 Sec C - Group 4: "We Shall Overcome" Speech
PS 214 Sec C - Group 4: "We Shall Overcome" Speech: "
The speech given by Lyndon B. Johnson was on Monday, March 15, 1965, a week after deadly racial violence had erupted in Selma, Alabama, as African Americans were attacked by police while preparing to march to Montgomery to protest voting rights discrimination. Civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and over 500 supporters had planned to march from Selma to Montgomery to register African Americans to vote. In his speech towards the end he brought up the civil rights bill and I thought this was a very important part of the speech that gave all races and citizens privileges. "The bill im presenting to you will be known as a civil rights bill. But in a larger sense, most of the program I am recommending is a civil rights program. Its object is to open the city of hope to all people of all races, because all Americans just must have the right to vote, and we are going to give them that right." He also went on and stated,"All Americans must have the privileges of citizenship, regardless of race, and they are going to have those privileges of citizenship regardless of race." Right there I thought was very strong words on Lyndon's part and made a huge impact on all citizens of the country. I like the fact how Johnson had stated throughout his speech about what the African Americans have done for the country and what and who they represent in the United States. They are like any other American in this country and "WILL" be treated like any other person. After two attempts at marching into Montgomery, on Sunday, March 21st 1965, the march to Montgomery finally began with over 3,000 participants.
The speech given by Lyndon B. Johnson was on Monday, March 15, 1965, a week after deadly racial violence had erupted in Selma, Alabama, as African Americans were attacked by police while preparing to march to Montgomery to protest voting rights discrimination. Civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and over 500 supporters had planned to march from Selma to Montgomery to register African Americans to vote. In his speech towards the end he brought up the civil rights bill and I thought this was a very important part of the speech that gave all races and citizens privileges. "The bill im presenting to you will be known as a civil rights bill. But in a larger sense, most of the program I am recommending is a civil rights program. Its object is to open the city of hope to all people of all races, because all Americans just must have the right to vote, and we are going to give them that right." He also went on and stated,"All Americans must have the privileges of citizenship, regardless of race, and they are going to have those privileges of citizenship regardless of race." Right there I thought was very strong words on Lyndon's part and made a huge impact on all citizens of the country. I like the fact how Johnson had stated throughout his speech about what the African Americans have done for the country and what and who they represent in the United States. They are like any other American in this country and "WILL" be treated like any other person. After two attempts at marching into Montgomery, on Sunday, March 21st 1965, the march to Montgomery finally began with over 3,000 participants.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
"We Shall Overcome" Speech
This speech given by former president Lyndon B. Johnson on March 15th, 1965 was about the killing of a man in Selma, Alabama because of the African Americans trying to march for the right to vote. Johnson talks a lot about the Constitution and our rights as Americans. He also talks about Democracy quite a bit as well. Johnson thinks it's unfair to keep African Americans from voting because our rights as American citizens allows us the right to vote. He states "The Constitution says that no person shall be kept from voting because of his race or color." Johnson stresses the fact that by not allowing the Negros to vote, Americans are disobeying the Constitution and everything the country stands for. At the end of his speech Johnson informs everyone that he is going to issue "a law designed to eliminate illegal barriers to the right to vote." Which means that after the bill has gone through Congress and been passed, African Americans will then have the right to vote.
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