American Women in the Nineteenth Century

Contrary to common beliefs, the views of the 18th century on femininity were not restrictive, at least not on gender, but in the 19th century. American history professor Catherine Clinton described in detail his female sexual desire in her book "Other Civil War: American Women in the 19th Century". Clinton also revealed that it is not uncommon to see the bride during pregnancy (147). But at the turn of the century these ideals of freedom became strict guidelines.

European and American women of the 19th century lived in times characterized by gender inequality. At the beginning of the century, women have hardly enjoyed legal, social or political rights and are now regarded as natural in Western countries. In the case of divorce, child's legal custody rights are hardly obtained, and it is forbidden to receive higher education. Women are expected to follow their fathers and husbands in the future. Their career choice is also very limited. Women of the middle and upper classes are generally at home, look after their children and feed their families. Low-level women often work outside the home, but usually they are low-wage domestic workers or factories and factory workers.

A woman of the 19th century has become one of the major documents of American feminism and is considered to be the first such document in the United States. The scholars believe that women of the 19th century are the first major women's rights work since the defense of women's rights (1792) by Maryvostone Kraft. A comparison between two women, Ritter Fuller and Mary. Nevertheless, Fuller's work is mainly considered as a literary work of today, because speech is more important in politics of her time.

Margaret Fuller defends the rights of women in the United States and is related to transcendent movement. Her work "Women in the 19th century" has influenced changing the concept of men and women and is one of the most important works of early feminist work. She insists on equality, women more depend on themselves, not much on men. Elizabeth Stanton was a social activist and leader of the early women's rights movement. She is an important figure to support the creation of the early American women's suicide movement. She is the lead author of "Emotional Declaration" distributed at the 1st Women's Rights Conference in 1848.