LAD/Blog #12: Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments

In the Declaration of Sentiments, women declare that although they have held a given position in the past they intend to speak up for their future.  As part of the family unit women have a God given right and their intent is to declare why they have been wronged.  Since men and woman are supposed created equal in the eyes of the law, the voting public has the right to vote representatives in the government that will correctly represent the will of the people. Although voting new  representatives into the government should not be done lightly, if the government does not represent the will of the people then there needs to be a change in government.  Through history men have created a tyranny over woman. For example, woman have no rights in government, no right to own property, no right to divorce, and taken away her independence.  Women finally feel that it is time for them to speak up about the injustices they face.  Although there will be a lot of work ahead they will ask for the help of others to use their voices as well.
The Declaration of Sentiments resembles the Declaration of Independence.

 1.  List the democratic principles at the start.
Inalienable rights, men and women are created equally, and right to vote

 2. List 5 grievances.
They have no right to vote for representatives or to be a representative, no civil liberties, right to own property, right to divorce and have custody of children and independence 

 3. Make note of the final resolution.
They intend to petition the government and get publicity through the press.

 4. List 5 notable names. Make note of the one woman who did not sign it.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frederick Douglass, Samuel Tillman, Lucretia Mott, and James Mott.  Susan B. Anthony didn't sign.

Both Declarations were written by people that felt they were oppressed by a ruler who would not change, but the people felt that they would no longer allow themselves to be controlled.

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