"AVoice of Their Own" explores the consciousness-raising role of the American Suffrage press of the latter half of the 19th century. From the first women's rights convention--a modest gathering of three hundred sympathizers ledby Elizabeth Cady Stanton--grew the ever-expanding movement for equal rights, greater protection, and improved opportunities. Although the leaders of that and subsequent conventions realized that such public rallies, with their exhortative speeches, were crucial in gaining support for the movement, they also recognized the potentioal impact of another medium--woman's...
"AVoice of Their Own" explores the consciousness-raising role of the American Suffrage press of the latter half of the 19th century. From the first wo...
