The Denial That Began the Fire For Change

The real inspiration for increasing women’s rights may have begun in London in 1840. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott were both attending the World Anti-slavery Convention, with their husbands. Mrs. Mott and other women wanted to be seated as delegates, but were prevented. The denial had the effect of firing up some of them. It was the start of a profound change in the lives of women.

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