Synthesis Essay On All Men Are Created Equal

The great United States was founded on the idea of freedom; though this great nation claims to be progressive and definitive in freedom when the majority of citizens have none. When it was declared in 1776 that ‘All men are created equal’ in the American Constitution they severely under-sided a majority of the country. The phrase ‘all men are created equal’ is not true equality, it is equality for the white man, particularly one who is wealthy and thrives off of a capitalist society. Our society needs feminism to provide the same freedoms for all American citizens; including achieving suffrage in every state, securing the vote not only for women, but people of colour, and promoting an environment in which every voice is heard.

There is no easy solution to addressing the large issue of Americans lacking freedom. However change is achieved in small, incremental steps. Feminism is about everyone and represents all. In the end the goal of every feminist is to make the world a better place. If that is achieved by the vote for white women first, then so be it. Then comes the vote for the black man, then black woman. Eventually when everyone’s vote is part of the American democracy we can support the working class that now perishes in the capitalistic economy that favours the rich.

The problem does not come from

logically seeing the purpose of feminism and change in society, but rather making people understand the mission. As Max Eastman said in his ‘Confession of A Suffrage Orator’ “It was never a question of making people believe in the benefits of women’s freedom, it was the question of making them like the idea. And all the abstract arguments in the world furnished merely a sort of auction ground upon which the kindly beauties of the thing could be exhibited.” To appeal to the masses of people words must be used, actions following.
Feminism is not a violent notion. Nor has any history of horrific and dangerous strikes. No endangering and outrageous rallies. The idea of feminism appears radical on the tips of those stuck in their ways, however the underlying idea of freedom. Freedom is the true American belief, therefore it supports ideals already laid, and challenges people to raise to new ones. For example, feminists call upon men to see women as people themselves, not just accessories. A women is more than a mother, more than a wife.
“There was a day in the world when it was considered that by a marriage a woman lost all of her individuality as a human soul and simply became a machine for making men. We have outgrown that idea. A woman is just as much a thinking, feeling, acting person after marriage as before. She has opinions and she has a right to have them and she has a right to express them.” As W.E.B Du Bois stated so eloquently, women’s opinions are hardly ever used, let alone heard by anyone other than themselves. Had it not been for the few brave voice pitching a revolution in the colonies America would have never been formed. The solution is clear; view women as people.
Acknowledging women and men as equal would mean giving women a voice. Not that voice to override a man’s, just one to coincide with it and give new insight. Women can still be mothers and loving wives. However they should have just as much right to be invested in politics or be educated, such as man have always been. If the time and money is given to support women being educated on what they are allowed to participate in, the entire political foundation would improve. Society would be smarter, active, and diverse.
The United States without feminism is weak. Citizens are divided. People are deprived of rights. Many are unhappy. Not enough progress has been made. Supporting suffrage comes with a feminist spirit many will soon learn they carry. As that feminist spirit is not high and righteous, like previous political parties, but rather one of optimism and progressive morality. “Women stand erect, with confidence in themselves and in their own judgements, and compelled them to be self-respecting enough to dare to put their freedom first, and so determine for themselves the day when they should be.” As Alice Paul proved women can be tough in demanding their rights, but never over the top.
In France from 1789 to 1799 the country went through a bloody, violent revolt.

Including the beheading of their own leader. Our country needs feminism so we come nowhere near that irrational and threatening type of revolution. A revolution is not to be won by lives wasted and the country torn. Change needs to first be social, followed by economically, and eventually the every way citizens perceive life. We learn from our own past when America was formed from true grit and perseverance. We learn from the mistakes France made in not addressing the problems society faced. Feminism is the safest alternative to going to war, or overthrowing all of what is

known.
As a bohemian I, Henrietta Rodman and many others, wholeheartedly believe every soul has a purpose. All souls and people are beautiful. The time has now come for women to be seen as equals. For people of color to be treated as the white man is. The days of a patriarchal and capitalist society are soon to be over. Women must work! They must be able to vote! We cannot neglect our brothers of colors and sisters every every skin tone. “Freedom is a large word. Many feminists are socialists, many are communists, not a few are active leaders in these moments. But a true feminist, no matter how far left she may be in the revolutionary movement, sees the woman’s battle as distinct in its objects and different in its methods from the worker's battle for industrial freedom.” As Crystal Eastman stated simply, every is feminist, no matter their means of reaching that goal.
A common goal gives the state unity. Promotes progress and hope. We need feminism as an answer to so many questions that have been left unaddressed. Freedom must prevail before one and all. The voices have rose, they await politely to be heard by the masses. If you are keen towards progress you will hear them and rise with the movement.