The internet is so vast it is no challenge at all to find useful sources of information. When I wrote about the Women’s March on Washington, (as cheesy as it sounds) I referred back to my own memories the event. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to participate in such an influential momentContinue reading “Sources Reflection”
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Implications
After the Women’s March on Washington there was a big question of, “Now what?” Thousands gathered to raise their voices in a battle cry heard across the country, and then it was over. But, that’s not entirely true. Though the march itself was over, that by no means signaled the end of the war. WhenContinue reading “Implications”
Build Up
It is no surprise that the fight for women’s rights started long ago, but the true spark of the Women’s March on Washington was the election of Donald Trump. The 2016 political climate was a tense one, tempers were rising and emotions flared. Hostility rose between differing political parties and no one knew what wasContinue reading “Build Up”
Current Events
All over the country, women continue to march for their deserved rights. There is now an annual Women’s March on Washington. In fact, there are annual marches all over, even Eugene has one. The after effects of these protests are beginning to show. Women are beginning to get recognized for their achievements in sports andContinue reading “Current Events”
2017 Women’s March on Washington Essay
The winter of 2017, over five hundred thousand people congregated in Washington D.C. to fight the misogyny of the current government. Purposefully scheduled only a day after the inauguration of Donald Trump, people of all genders, sexulities, races, religions, and overall backgrounds joined each other and marched side by side. Many women have spent theirContinue reading “2017 Women’s March on Washington Essay”
Sources
Primary: New York Times: Published January 21, 2017 “2017 Women’s March Highlights” by Anemona Hortocollis (Article) 2. Planned Parenthood: Published January 24, 2017 “Looking Back on the Women’s March and Ahead to the Future by Steffie Badanes (Article) 3. Own Personal Experience Secondary: 1. Society for US Intellectual History: Published January 28, 2017 “Historical Perspective:Continue reading “Sources”
Related Vocabulary
Feminism: organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests Protest: a usually organized public demonstration of disapproval Misogyny: a hatred of women Equality: the quality or state of being equal Progress: a forward or onward movement
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