Women's Justice Events + Policies Timeline by Eryn Geller https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo My timeline about the history of women's justice. en-us 2022-05-11 13:34:29 UTC 2025-11-09 11:59:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Historic Event or Policy #1: Married Women's Property Acts (1839) egeller https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430015 Before this law, a woman's husband had complete control over any property, wages, or contracts that a woman could own. This was unfair, because unmarried woman could own property or earn a salary, as their were not under a man's jurisdiction. This law made it possible for married women to begin to own their own property without their husband's authority.

(Source: https://www.britannica.com/event/Married-Womens-Property-Acts-United-States-1839)]]> 2022-05-11 13:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430015 Historic Event or Policy #2: Seneca Falls Convention (1848) egeller https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430016 The Seneca Falls Convention was a convention for women's rights in 1848. It was the beginning of the women's suffrage movement, which was the fight for women's right to vote. Many people gave speeches about women's rights, including Elizabeth Cady Standton and Frederick Douglass. 

The attendees published the famous Declaration of Sentiments, which was a list of women's demands for equality. It included the line: "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal." It called for women's voting rights, as well as equality in politics, education, jobs, etc. 

(Source: https://www.history.com/topics/womens-rights/seneca-falls-convention)]]> 2022-05-11 13:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430016 HISTORIC PERSON #1: Sojourner Truth (1826-1883) egeller https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430018
  • What did this person do? Sojourner truth was an American abolitionist and women's rights activist. She fought for the rights of enslaved people in America, as well as for Black women. She was born into slavery.
  • When were they alive? She was alive 1826 to 1883.
  • Why are they well-known? She is famous for being a supporter of abolition and Black women's rights. She attended many meetings and conferences for supporters of these issues. She was also the first Black woman to sue a white man and win. She gave a famous speech in 1844 titled "Ain't I A Woman?" This speech is still studied even today. She was invited to the White House in 1864 by president Abraham Lincoln.
  • How are they related to your social justice issue? Sojourner Truth is related to my issue because she fought for the rights of enslaved people and Black women in America during the time of slavery. She was an important part of the abolitionist movement leading up to the Civil War. 
  • How did they impact your social justice issue? Sojourner Truth impacted my social justice issue by fighting for the rights of Black women and enslaved people. She gave many speeches that inspired people to join the fight against slavery and for women's equality.

    (Source: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/sojourner-truth)

]]> 2022-05-11 13:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430018 Historic Event or Policy #3: 19th Amendment (1919) egeller https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430019 The 19th amendment was an important even in the women's justice movement because it gave all American women the right to vote. It was passed in June 1919. Before this amendment, no women were allowed to vote in the U.S., regardless of race or social class. During the suffrage movement, women from all over the country protested and fought for their right to vote. In 1919, the 19th amendment finally gave all women the right to vote.

(Source: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/19th-amendment)]]> 2022-05-11 13:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430019 Current Event of Policy #1: #MeToo Movement (2006-) egeller https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430021 The "Me Too" Movement began when activist Tarana Burke wanted to empower women who had been victims of sexual violence.

(Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-metoo-movement-4774817)]]> 2022-05-11 13:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430021 Current Event or Policy #2: Violence Against Women Act (1994) egeller https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430022 The Violence Against Women Act provides domestic abuse survivors with critical programs and care that supports them in finding housing, legal assistance, and and prevention. It also helps strengthen laws against discrimination and creates LGBTQIA+ service programs. 

It was originally written by then-senator Joe Biden in 1994, but every 5 years the law is renewed and reauthorized in order to better serve the needs of abuse and violence victims.

(Source: https://nnedv.org/content/violence-against-women-act/)]]> 2022-05-11 13:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430022 Current Event or Policy #3: NYS Paid Family Leave (2018) egeller https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430023 In 2018, New York State made paid family leave mandatory. This means that employers must give employees paid time off to care for family members, including spouses or partners of any gender, children, and parents. 

Women in NYS are allowed to take up to 12 weeks of maternity leave in order to bond and take care of their newborn children. Prior to this law, this type of leave was unpaid, and often left new mothers in difficult emotional and financial situations.

(Source: https://www1.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/paid-family-leave)]]> 2022-05-11 13:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430023 CURRENT PERSON #1: bell hooks (1954-2021) egeller https://padlet.com/egeller/k2gg6e7o4b6c3tbo/wish/2179430024
  • What did this person do? bell hooks was a Black feminist author, poet, and advocate. She wrote books and articles about intersectionality, race, and class. Her work inspired many people to think more about the issues surrounding women, race, and gender, especially for Black/BIPOC women, in today's society. One of her most famous books, "Ain't I A Woman?," got its title from the famous Sojourner Truth speech.
  • When were they alive? bell hooks was alive from 1954-2021.
  • Why are they well-known? bell hooks is well-known for being an advocate for Black women at a time when many white feminists were overlooking intersectionality, which bell hooks talked deeply about in her many books. bell hooks discussed how being a Black woman is different from being a white woman, and how being a queer Black woman is different from being a straight/cis Black woman, etc. These ideas helped educate many people on the intersection of gender, sexuality, and race. 
  • How are they related to your social justice issue? bell hooks is related to my social issue because throughout her life she fought to education people about women's issues and how they affected minority/Black women in particular.
  • How did they impact your social justice issue? bell hooks was a prolific writer who wrote many books about the issue of gender equality. Without her writing and advocacy, many people around the world would not be as educated on this topic as they are today.

(Source: https://www.npr.org/2021/12/15/1064509418/bell-hooks-feminist-author-critic-activist-died)

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