The reform movement on Women's Rights

Introduction

Reform is the gradual changes that are motivational. Throughout American history reforms are made to bring betterment to the system. Reform represents both optimistic and negative attitudes. During the 18th century, various reforms were made that were educational reforms, reforms against slavery and women constitutional reform. Women suffrage had risen to limits by the 18th century. They were deprived of their communal rights and were treated a lowly being.

The property was transferred to the eldest son. Women were men slaves. A husband could legally whip his wife. After marriage, she had no right to own her property. If, a woman was divorced she would be looked upon with scorn sight. The boost in social and economic of the country brought women out of the houses to work; however, they were not given equal wages compared to men and the money she earned belong to her husband. The women did not have the right to vote as they were considered weak and indecisive.

Reforms for women right 1820-1860

During these years, universities opened the door for women students this was the opportunity many women availed. Women delayed their marriages and enrolled themselves for higher education. Some remained single and got employed as an elementary school teacher. Women gained prominence as novelist, teachers, philanthropic and editors. Some women became leader of church and had a prominent role (Elie, 23).

The bias society lead to rising of many women right activist. The activists seek for women better education and equivalent status as men. Catharine Beecher was one of the role model of the society to influence women for a better standard of living. Her book on domestic science described the key role of women as teacher. Catharine Beecher and Sarah J. Hale worked together for women right. Their work was focusing ...