Mary Wollstonecraft Reason woman have Equal Rights

1759-1797

• Growing up she struggled trying to be the bestGrowing up she struggled trying to be the best• Her siblings were favored over herHer siblings were favored over her• Grew up with a father who abused her mother• Made her want change• “I must have first place or none,” stated from Mary.• She was often stereo typed by people because of her friendliness

with men• She strived to get woman's rights equal to men's • Had limited formal schooling • Family Had financial issues• Young adult life-went homeless

Early Life

Born April 27th 1759 Had 2 sisters Everina and Eliza Had an abusive father Had lack off formal Schooling Jane Arden-friend who she read with

Overcoming Inequality

Wrote the Thoughts on the Education of Daughters A Vindication of the Rights of Women. Addressed the legal, economic and educational disabilities of

women Ultimately argued- equal rights that are applied to men

should include women Inspired woman to achieve equality Taught in a school- which led her to write Didn’t live to see women's rights come to fruition

Different Thinking

Most men disagreed Gave woman motives Threw out new ideas to society Gave woman inspirations on equality

Lesson Learned Never give up Fairness is important Sudden change isn't realistic Achievement takes work & time

Mary & Media

Emphasizes her blue eyes & red checksMany Pictures-writing/reading booksAlmost all Positive outlooksWas seen as beautiful woman