Argumentative Essay On Jeanette Rankin

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I realized that Jeannette Rankin was a very inspirational woman who accomplished something great. Jeanette was the first women to be elected into Congress which was amazing for a woman in 1917. However, since she said no to joining the war, she lost her spot in congress. Unfortunately, "Her 'nay' cost her the seat, and it took more than two decades before she was able to stage a comeback" (Collins 178). Jeanette was able to make a comeback but then ended her political career after she voted not to go to war. This was not the end of this brave woman's inspiring career. Jeanette was very passionate about ending the war and now she was able to express her thoughts. She lead a march to Washington against the Vietnam war at the remarkable age of 87. Even though she lost her spot in office because of her opinion, she was not held back from expressing her beliefs. Jeanette is not only remarkable because she was the first woman in congress, but because she stood up for what she believed in.

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Maria supported women's movements but sometimes thought they were taken too far. This belief Maria had, initially came from when she lived with feminist woman for a time. This woman criticized Maria for doing something so simple, wearing makeup. I think that it is absolutely ridiculous that she was criticized for just wearing makeup. I am a feminist myself and think that criticizing a woman for the way she presents herself is wrong. We as women strive to be as independent and confident in ourselves as possible. Tearing another woman down because of the way she presents herself is wrong. As a person who wears makeup, I would that it is a personal preference. I do not wear makeup to impress a male, although it seems many feminists think

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