Iron Jawed Angels

This movie was incredible. When watching Iron Jawed Angels and seeing the difference Alice Paul and Lucy Burns made in the 1920's was inspirational. It calls for more activism today regardless of the consequences. The dedication these women had for gaining their rights during this time was interpreted for insanity when in actuality it was courage. (Psychiatrist) These women not only stood up for themselves but they fought for us to have more of an opportunity at equality. While watching this movie I noticed the ignorance of men, boys and some women. During the parade, I noticed men screaming sexist slurs and throwing alcohol bottles, while the boys followed behind their unrighteous role models they called fathers and women such as Caren Catz disowning her fellow sisters that were fighting for the same cause.

How could a woman's group hate another woman's group when they were fighting for the same cause? Was money the real reason? I don't believe so. It was about who would be heard first. Catz believed she would be the one to persuade President Wilson into passing the right to vote. Instead, he gave her the four letter word that made my skin crawl every time I heard it, "W-A-I-T". Wait for what? Wait to be considered a human being, wait until young girls grow older and realize that the only place they have in this world is under a mans wing. Alice Paul was a perfect example of what it means to self-motivated, confident and independent. Her activism demonstrated what it is to be opinionated and stand for ones own beliefs.

My favorite quote from the movie was "No one should have to fight, their shouldn't be a fight". I totally agree! Why is it necessary for a women to tell a man that they should be treated equally. What makes a man different from a woman besides the physical parts. NOTHING! I do not see either gender better than the other, however, I do believe women have more to offer. The fact that women have the opportunities they have today of receiving education, getting a job, raising children while taking care of a house hold makes us way more valuable. In reality a women doesn't need a man unless she wants to. Our freedom has given us the right to decide what we do and do not want in life. There are still more rights we have to fight for; getting the right to vote was only the first one!