Amelia Earhart Women's Rights
Women have struggled to prove that they are as capable as men to pursue their passions; amongst these women was Amelia Earhart. Born Amelia Mary Earhart on July 24,1887 in Atchison Kansas. She is known as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic and is also known for her disappearance. She wrote books of experiences she had as a pilot. Earhart became the 16th woman to be issued a pilot's license. Unfortunately, Earhart's airplane disappeared in 1937. Earhart was able to leave her mark on the world. She had wishes that women and men were given equal rights as citizens. She was not only able to take a stand in history but also become an inspiration to those around her and others who learned about her accomplishments. By taking a stand
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An area that Amelia Earhart believed women should have equal rights as men was in science. She believed that this is truly something that women want to become part of their lives. In a speech she gave Earhart stated,“Although women have not yet taken full advantage of its use and benefits.”(Amelia Eahart) She was speaking out all of the opportunities women have been given a chance to use and are not truly paying attention to. In her speech, Earhary speaks of a new movement where women are beginning to discover completely new possibilities that will impact and benefit the future. The number of working women was still outnumbered by working men at the time. This was seen as an encouragement to women everywhere to take a stand and fight for everything they deserve …show more content…
Women have begun to be treated with the same respect. This shows that women gained what they deserved this entire time. Earhart loved to show girls the potential that they had within themselves. By encouraging women to pursue their dreams she managed to do the same continuing her aviation dream. Earhart started a nonprofit organization that has continued to support pilots. There are strong beliefs for women's rights. This shows how she truly believed that women were capable of gaining their rights. She combined her passion for aviation and Women's Rights to found the Ninety Nines.(Shivani Ishwar) This organization was to support those who want to become pilots that continues to run today. This is one of the many legacies she left for the
An area that Amelia Earhart believed women should have equal rights as men was in science. She believed that this is truly something that women want to become part of their lives. In a speech she gave Earhart stated,“Although women have not yet taken full advantage of its use and benefits.”(Amelia Eahart) She was speaking out all of the opportunities women have been given a chance to use and are not truly paying attention to. In her speech, Earhary speaks of a new movement where women are beginning to discover completely new possibilities that will impact and benefit the future. The number of working women was still outnumbered by working men at the time. This was seen as an encouragement to women everywhere to take a stand and fight for everything they deserve …show more content…
Women have begun to be treated with the same respect. This shows that women gained what they deserved this entire time. Earhart loved to show girls the potential that they had within themselves. By encouraging women to pursue their dreams she managed to do the same continuing her aviation dream. Earhart started a nonprofit organization that has continued to support pilots. There are strong beliefs for women's rights. This shows how she truly believed that women were capable of gaining their rights. She combined her passion for aviation and Women's Rights to found the Ninety Nines.(Shivani Ishwar) This organization was to support those who want to become pilots that continues to run today. This is one of the many legacies she left for the