The Nineteenth Amendment (finally passed in 1920!) granted American women
       the right to vote. It  is also known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment.

       Anthony was much more than an advocate of women's rights. She was also, among
       other things, a fearless abolitionist. To learn more about her and her various, other
       advocacy to help the downtrodden, go to:

       http://www.susanbanthonyhouse.org/biography.html#ABOLIT

 

     A close associate of Susan B. Anthony, who was also highly instrumental in
     effecting positive social change for women and other marginalized or oppressed
     groups. For a quick overview of Stanton and her work, go to:

     http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/stanton

     While many scholars have examined her influence and rhetorical artistry, a couple of
     recent articles are particularly noteworthy:

     Hogan, Lisa S. & Hogan, J. Michael (2003). Feminine Virtue and Practical Wisdom:
     Elizabeth Cady Stanton's "Our Boys." Rhetoric & Public Affairs, vol. 6, pp. 415
     -436.    

     Strange, Lisa S. (2002). Dress Reform and the Feminine Ideal: Elizabeth Cady
     Stanton and the "Coming Girl." Southern Communication Journal, vol. 68, pp. 1-13.