Feminism in America

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This paper explores the history of feminism and the feminist movement in America. The writer believes that while definite progress has been made, especially in terms of women participating in the workforce, there is still room for discussion and debate in the future. The paper begins with a review of the period 1848 - 1860, essentially the first rumblings of the feminist movement. The paper then explores the official introduction of the women's suffrage movement, through to the 1960's and 1970's when the women's rights movement really began to show force.

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"The way to feminism has certainly been a long a winding road. We've been through periods that have embraced wide-ranging issues, limited discourse to appease conservatives, ignored the rights of women completely, and that have recognized the importance of working women and their rights. But, throughout all these twisted paths, we haven't seen the passage on an Equal Rights Amendment that would finally say equal rights under the law cannot be denied because of sex. But, perhaps there's still hope. In the 107th Congress (2001 -2002), the Equal Rights Amendment has been introduced by Senator Edward Kennedy and Representative Carolyn Maloney. Hopefully, this is the next chapter in the evolution of feminism."

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