Women's Rights

Biography

Tina Tchen

As women around the world speak out against sexual harassment and unfair treatment, Tina Tchen continues to support the movement through her legal activism.

Lesson Plan

Helen Keller--Citizen and Socialist

Helen Keller is one of the most misinterpreted women of the early 20th century. This jigsaw lesson seeks to shine light on her labor activism and social justice, peace, and women’s reproductive rights.

Lesson Plan

Anne Hutchinson: Foremother of the American Women’s Movement

This lesson focuses on the life and trials of Anne Hutchinson, who fought for the rights of women in mid-17th century New England.

Video

Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: Equality's Call

Equality's Call by Deborah Diesen

Video

Women's History Minute: Sojourner Truth

Short video on Sojourner Truth

Biography

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was the first African American woman to publish a short story and was also an influential abolitionist, suffragist, and reformer.

Biography

Mabel Ping-Hua Lee

In a 1912 New York Times article, Mabel Ping-Hua Lee was regarded as “the symbol of the new era, when all women will be free and unhampered.”

Lesson Plan

Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Landmark Supreme Court Cases Lesson Plan

Biography

Recy Taylor

Although it was very dangerous for African Americans to speak out against white people during the Jim Crow era, Recy Taylor refused to remain silent about sexual violence.

Biography

Tarana Burke

As an activist, community organizer, and executive, Tarana Burke has made quite an impact.

Lesson Plan

Breaking Through Gender Roles

Students will explore the women of NASA and identify and analyze their key contributions to the field of aeronautics.

Biography

Martha Hughes Cannon

Martha Hughes Cannon was the first female state senator in U.S. history.

Lesson Plan

Martha Hughes Cannon

Lesson plan on Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female state senator in U.S. history.

Biography

Kimberly Teehee

Kimberly Teehee became the first Cherokee Nation delegate in the House of Representatives

Lesson Plan

The Equal Rights Amendment

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), proposed in 1923, has never been ratified. Activists seeking gender equality have sought its ratification since its first proposal but have encountered resistance along the way.

Biography

Bernice Sandler

Known as the “Godmother of Title IX,” Bernice Sandler fought for women’s rights in education.

Biography

Janet Mock

Janet Mock became the first transgender woman of color to write and direct an episode of television.

Biography

Sarah Moore Grimké

Sarah Grimké and her sister fought for abolition and women's rights.

Biography

Florence Kelley

Florence Kelley dedicated her life to social reform. She worked to end many social problems, including labor and racial discrimination.

Lesson Plan

Susan B. Anthony

After learning about Susan B. Anthony, students will create a coin mobile. On the back of each coin, they will write the actions that identify her as an agent for change, as well as a word to describes her.