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Dr e a mi n g o f Ch a n g e

H ist ory of Feminism By Luciano Lunetta and Eddie Roby

By Jade Szost ak , Grade 8 Grade 8

Feminism; the advocacy of women?s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to man.
?Feminism isn?t about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It?s about changing the way the world
In the place of Texas in the 1960?s,
perceives that strength.? ? G. D. Anderson. Feminism was an extensive and national problem in the 16th century.
Three major topics about feminism in the 1600?s were, the background, the power, and the jobs in the 1600?s. In There is no freedom for the Black race in any cities. For working together and getting along is
the 1600?s women, were treated as less than men and frowned upon throughout the society in which they lived unthinkable.
Everywhere Anne goes she feels unwanted,
and were treated as if they were nothing. Women were forced to live in the shadows of the men because men
With the fact that there is racial segregation and
were viewed as stronger and better with labor, making them more valuable to the society. As far as the Every place for Blacks, seems haunted. discrimination,
background of feminism, women had just about no rights. Women were arranged to marry and once married
Her race, ethnicity, evermore taunted,
women were expected to have one child per year or every other year depending on what class they were. It is always remembered that the people above you
Although, sadly enough, divorce was not up to the women, just the men. Women could get a form of education Her mere presence, an inconvenience to others. will bring you humiliation.
outside of the school district. Women did not have the rights to; vote, speak publicly, or get a formal education. The only person that truly has empathy is her mother. Hope for a vanishing border between races and
The upper class women had tutors teach them, the middle class women had their mothers teach them things like, groups,
It is just another common oppression to her melancholy
reading, writing, arithmetic, and sewing. The merchant's daughters were taught how to run the business. Men
life, When humiliation reaches its max, riots are provoked
could also beat their wives and children without being punished or looked down upon. Men could also chastise
and associations gather their troops.
their wives, and once a man chastised a women, she could no longer wear jewelry. Her only protection against society is the sheath knife.
Both of the races were extremely tenacious,
This information leads to next point of interest, women gaining power. Women were looked upon as useless and All her life White rules Black.
treated as nothing every second of every day. Although, these were the stances of some women, some actually With each side believing strongly that the opposer is
There is never a moment where there is not an attack.
had power over others in society! You may be asking yourself, ?If women had no rights, then how did some come vexatious.
to have power?? Women could gain power in very few circumstances. A few of these said circumstances were that Humanity has taught her that everyone has equal rights,
At the time that Anne starts to walk back home,
a women could become a ruler if their husband was a king and died, unless they had a son, then he would gain all
However, every time this topic is brought up, it sparks
power. Some women decided to kill their husbands to gain power, unaware that if they killed their husband, they There is a deafening noise of a riot, likewise to the
fights.
were killed for petty treason. If a women ever remarried after their husband's death, he would gain all of her clamor of the battle of Ancient Rome.
power and money. Finally, in the late 1800?s, the world changed for good. Women were granted an equal status in Racial segregation and discrimination is at a peak
In the act of attempting to run to safety,
society. Thanks to women like Susan B. Anthony, who advocated for women?s rights and equal treatment. Anthony,
Every second it grows worse, making her even more
and others like her, not only gained these rights, but also paved the road for all of us in making history and The sense of danger makes the body feel weighty.
weak.
affording us opportunity! Men now hold doors open for women and demonstrate respect. In the olden days, She is too slow to reach her destination,
women had no power, whereas now men may even be voting for a women president. Anne is strolling through the street,
An unknown person shoots her, as a result of his
As she sees a white man who she did not wish to meet.
frustration.
His eyes are blue and hair, the color of sunlight,
But now she wakes up ten years later.
Anne desires no trouble and wants no fight.
With the White race no longer being the dictators.
He keeps on a path towards Anne,
Rising up to the sight of Black and Whites,
Oh how Anne is aggravated by this man.
Holding hands? .there are no more fights.
As she continues to move forward down the street,
?Yes,? she screams,
She keeps her head down, fearing she will be beat.
?My hope for change has come true,? My dream.
The White race?s fountains, clear water yelping
segregation
Where the Black people do not have justice or liberation

The White and Black races are incompatible,
Artwork by Charley Faulls, Nicole Watson, Kate Markowski, and Jenna
Karaty, Grade 7