The Declaration of the Rights of Women

Dive into the roots of feminist thought with "The Declaration of the Rights of Women," where the audacious Olympe de Gouges first penned her revolutionary ideas over two centuries ago. This book not only revisits de Gouges' sharply sarcastic and boldly militant text but also connects it to the ongoing struggle for gender equality, illustrated through a modern lens with artist interpretations, historical quotes from figures like Emmeline Pankhurst and Hillary Clinton, and articles from The UN Declaration on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. Ideal for high school readers, this engaging compilation arrives just in time for International Women's Day, providing a powerful toolkit for understanding both the historical and contemporary battlegrounds of women's rights, including aspects of racial justice and voting rights. As you turn each page, ask yourself: How far have we really come in the fight for equality, and what steps must we still take to fulfill the promise of Olympe de Gouges' early call to arms?