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The Fight for Women's Rights
47:55 - 53:50 (05:55)
Despite the passage of legislation ensuring some rights for women, the US Constitution does not protect them in general. The Equal Rights Amendment, proposed in 1923, has still not been passed, but the perseverance of women in fighting for their rights remains strong.
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The women's suffrage movement continued with arrests, hunger strikes, and force feedings until the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920.
47:55 - 49:55 (02:00)
Women's Suffrage Movement
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The women's suffrage movement continued with arrests, hunger strikes, and force feedings until the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. The story has remained significant and continues to be written about today.
ChapterThe Fight for Women's Rights
Episode108: The Night of Terror. Women's Rights National Historic Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The US Constitution does not protect women in general, despite the legislation passed in ensuring certain rights for women.
49:55 - 53:50 (03:54)
Women's Rights
Summary
The US Constitution does not protect women in general, despite the legislation passed in ensuring certain rights for women. The ongoing fight for women's equality highlights the importance of using their rights and continuing to vote.