Women's Rights In The 20th Century

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Women of 20th century were magnificent and adhered equal respect and opportunities in comparison to men. They had knowledge about every aspect and were quiet very outspoken. There were various technological and economic advancement which enhanced in 20th century and hence made the women of that time stronger. In 1884, men had majority of the rights mainly right to vote and hence women were kept away from this privilege but women of that time stood for their rights and hence were granted equal rights like men and had equal respect in the society as well as in the political issues.
"At any time in the past, people have held a view of the way the universe works which was for them ... definitive, whether it was based on myths or research. And …show more content…

Women being educated and learned knew about almost which was happening in their surroundings and hence had idea about universe too. The idea came through various philosophies and researches of scientists and other co-related people. Women of that time were very attracted towards science and technology as education was also a growing boom which catered to their increasing curiosities about life, Earth, existence, Universe etc. Einstein, Newton and many other scientists of that time gave their own researched perceptions and theories about Universe, Science and Earth and were recognized for their well-versed work in this field of science and technology. Women being great graspers attain every possible knowledge about life science and existence and started studying more and more. While unlike the fortunate class there still many people or say many sections of the society in which women did not had equal respect and rights and hence they believed in certain myths told them by either the male counterparts or the …show more content…

She must not be awed by that which has been built up around her; she must reverence that woman in her which struggles for expression.” ― Margaret Sanger

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