To what extent have conditions for women changed?

In class, we have read and discussed works by feminist critics, Mary Wollstonecraft and Sojourner Truth. From the mid-eighteenth century to today, women writers have been advocating for equal rights and opportunities in a society that often views them as being somehow less than men.

For this assignment, use at least ONE of the sources to help you develop an argument that answers the question:

Source 1: https://www.learningforjustice.org/classroom-resources/texts/aint-i-a-woman

Source 2: Vindication of the Rights of Women Mary Wollstonecraft (excerpt attached)

To what extent have conditions for women changed?

Requirements:

DO NOT use outside sources, only the ones I gave you. You will not get "extra credit" by including sources outside the scope of this assignment.
You must have a clearly articulated thesis.
Support your claim with details from the assigned readings as well as your own personal examples and observations.
Cite all sources using MLA format in-text citations.
Essay must be 3-4 pages in length.
Include a Works Cited page in MLA format.
Format your essay in adherence to MLA guidelines.

To what extent have conditions for women changed?
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