women's rights

A history of feminism in the United States, covering the first, second, and third waves, identifying motivating issues, discussing major events and people in the feminist movement, and examining the divide between young feminists and their predecessors.

Discusses the falling-out between women's and African-American suffrage advocates during the Reconstruction era, examining the political culture in the United States during the nineteenth century, and describing how local Republicans sought to defeat both causes by setting the groups against each other.

When eleven-year-old Violet runs away from home in 1918 and takes the train to New York City to find her older sister who is a suffragist, she falls in with people her parents would call "the wrong sort," and ends up in Nashville, Tennessee, where "Suffs" and "Antis" are gathered, awaiting the crucial vote on the nineteenth amendment.

In 1921, Perveen Mistry is one of the first female lawyers in India. Working at her father's law firm, she finds herself investigating a strange case when three widows of a wealthy mill owner sign over their inheritance to a charity. Suspecting the woman are being taken advantage of, Perveen sets out to uncover the truth. What she finds leads to murder which makes her even more determined to protect the widows.

Explores the struggle for women's rights throughout history, starting with ancient societies through modern times, touching on key events and notable figures. Discusses the right to vote, get an education, work, own property, reproductive rights, abolition, and the LGBTQ movement.

Introduces Susan B. Anthony, including her family background, beliefs, and work as an equal rights activist for women and African Americans.

Contains a brief biography of Susan B. Anthony, who worked for women's rights. Presented in Spanish.

"The story of the American women who demanded, fought for, and finally won the right to vote"--Provided by publisher.

"Chronicles the revolutionary activities of Harriet Tubman, Frances Seward, and Martha Wright--friends and neighbors in Auburn, New York--discussing their vital roles in the Underground Railroad, abolition, and the early women's rights movement"--OCLC.