Answer to Question #105374 in English for Johnson

Question

Reread paragraphs 8 through 10 of the Declaration of Sentiments. Apart from not having the right to vote, how else, according to Stanton, are women treated unfairly in America? Cite details from the text to support your answer.

Answer 1

Stanton highlights the deprivation of women right from paragraphs 8 to 10. She explains that although men and women are created equal and have been endowed with inalienable right, women in the American have been deprived various rights. Paragraph 8 to 9 explain that women right to life, pursuit of happiness, and liberty have been ignored. There is inequality in divorce and are imposed to taxation without equal right of protection to their property. Paragraph 10 explains although women are qualified, most employment opportunities have been monopolized leaving the women with scanty remuneration due to extreme inequality.