Womens Rights
...oints, that they would not be doing their job as “moral and responsible beings…” (Grimké p.86) There were numerous women abolitionists that dedicated much time and effort into seeking the rights of all beings. Many joined local anti-slavery societies through their churches. For example, in 1833, women in Boston founded the Female Anti-Slavery Society. In some of these organizations, women were just as politically involved as the men. (Norton p.281) Word spread of growing organizations of women speaking out against slavery; this caused more and more women to play an active role in trying to create equality for both themselves, as women, and blacks. Sarah and Angelina Grimké were two major leading advocates for both women’s rights as well as slaves. Angelina believed that there were four ways in which each woman could do something to help overthrow slavery. These four things included to read up on the subject, pray over this subject, speak on this subject, and finally act on this subject. (Grimké p. 86) Both women were harassed for verbalizing their belief of salve’s they were being rights to mixed audiences, and were outraged that attacked. At one point, they were told that they should “obey, not lecture men.” This caused them to gear their attention towards women’s rights as well. (Norton p.281) She went around and publicly spoke to women on how to get their voices heard, about not only the rights of women, but also how to help ease the pain of their slaves. The sisters thought that every human being had the right to their liberty and freedom. Angelina encouraged her followers to persuade others and let them know that “slavery is a crime against God and man.” The slaves have minds, like everyone else, and they ought to be given the chance of education. (Grimké p.87) Although they knew that the idea of following God rather than man was contrary to accepted belief and potentially very dangerous, they were fearless and brave because they knew what they were doing was okay according to the Bible. Other women who spoke out included Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and Lucy Stone who organized the Women’s Rights Conventi...