Born November 12, 1815, Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an important figure in the women’s rights movement, including the right to vote.
The library’s Credo Reference topic page about her describes her this way:
“Stanton, who rarely shied from controversy, considered the political, social, and religious aspects when discussing or writing about the oppression of women. As a theorist, Stanton established the broad concerns of the women’s rights movement, achieving a position of preeminence within the movement.”
According to a New York Times article from 1998, her daughters and granddaughters also joined her in this work. Sign up for a free NYT account to view the full article.
To learn more, the library has several resources by or about Stanton. If you’re not sure how to find these, chat with a librarian.