Summary Of The Declaration Of Sentiments, By Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Selfishness and egotism has been prevalent in the history of the United States. In many instances, it has been evident that American people and their motives are mainly in relation with how certain actions will be beneficial and profitable to themselves. White men in the history of the country neglected numerous racial groups, and needless to say, they neglected women. These men abused the social, working, and civil conditions of their own people and refused to recognize their evil and improper behavior. Their lack of consideration for others was conspicuous, as seen in recollections published to the public in Reading the American Past: Volume 1, and Major Problems in American Foreign Relations: Volume 1. Women were oppressed and given lower standards of living by men who believed they were superior, and in most cases these men were

In the passage, the Declaration of Sentiments by Elizabeth Cady Stanton is shown and reveals the perspective of a woman who believes that her gender is being oppressed. Stanton makes this clear when she quotes the Declaration of Independence; “We hold these truths to be self-evident […] that they [men and women] are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights.” She goes on to argue that women have never been allowed to practice these inalienable rights, but have rather been forced to follow laws in which they have no power. Some women deeply desired to hold high positions in the studies of theology, and medicine, but in reality, they were all forced to work at home. Those who were allowed to work outside of home were being robbed of their accomplishments and little wealth by their husbands. Women were imposed to pay a government who showed no representation or attention towards the gender unless they had a profitable value, such as in