Throughout most months of the year, there’s a specific topic we focus on and celebrate. When talking about this, most people think about February and Black History Month, June and Pride Month, or September-October for Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout March we are dedicated to honoring Women’s History Month and celebrating women’s contributions to U.S. History.
Women have faced many controversial topics especially when we take a look back in time. Women recognized the circumstances and yet went above and beyond using the act of feminism and perseverance. This wasn’t easy, however. There are many women today who we remember and cherish for pushing women to not give up on their rights and pursue a place in America today.
Out of all women, some are recognized more than others for their work and dedication, and each woman has her qualities that present a “wow” factor in many people’s lives today.
History teacher Anita Tucker can name a few of the women that she believes have made an impactable mark on the country.
“It’s so hard to pick just one,” Tucker said. “Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the first Women’s Rights activists in America, Rosa Parks stood up for both civil and women’s rights, Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman Supreme Court Justice.”
These women are recognizable for the perseverance that they have gained and earned popularity with. Along with the recognition, there are many achievements that followed as well. Women’s achievements have each made their own impact in a different way. These achievements are what have changed our country and caused it to evolve throughout the years.
Tucker also recognizes the different accomplishments that changed her life individually.
“I am thankful that as a woman in America, I am able to own my own home (not legal until 1900), to vote (not legal until 1920), to open my own bank account (not legal until 1974). All of these achievements have been made possible by the women’s rights activists,” said Tucker.
Women’s History Month does not have to be about a woman, but more of the idea of feminism and how it has evolved and grown and continues to grow today. There are changes that still need to be made, but with the past achievements and growing feminism, these changes will be pushed harder upon the law.
English teacher Brooke Doner said that feminism is not directed at specific women, but overall as the community.
“She’s not a specific person, but more of an ideology,” Doner said. “The Feminist Woman has had the greatest impact on America. The Feminist Woman is the one who has recognized inequality and taken steps to rid the country of that inequality. Without those women, none of us would be where we are today.”
