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“When we consider that women are treated as property it is degrading to women that we should treat our children as property to be disposed of as we see fit.”

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, born on November 12, 1815, and died on October 26, 1902, was a pioneering American activist for women's rights. She was a key figure in the women's rights movement, known for her dedication to the fight for women's suffrage and gender equality. more

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