In the past times, women were considered to be less than men. Women had no say in political affairs and their opinions were irrelevant. The negative atmosphere upon women continued, but soon, women decided to take a stand for themselves. The role of women completely changed within the social realities, which can be seen through the actions of women, their appearances, and their workforce.
After 1919, women could now vote through the 19th Amendment. Since their political status was gaining power, they could now voice their opinions in many different ways. Women were now taking a stand against ideas such as: segregation, women’s right, and labor rights. Eleanor Roosevelt is a prime example of women taking a stand in the social aspect of life. Mrs. Roosevelt worked on gaining the rights that the African Americans deserved, especially within the White House. A girl named Marion Anderson was denied by the Daughters of the American Revolution the chance to sing in front of a large crowd because of her color; therefore, Mrs. Roosevelt helped her preform on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to prove that race should not be a factor. Mrs. Roosevelt was even best friends with some of the African Americans of her time, showing that color should not matter.
Another example of a woman who took a stand for social rights was Mrs. Perkins. On March 25, 1911, the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist Factor incident occurred in New York City. Frances Perkins was one of the first to take charge at the scene. She saw the dangerous working conditions, especially for women and children, such as faulty fire escapes and locked doors. Since the doors were locked, 146 workers died that day. Mrs. Perkins immediately sought for a future change towards safer working conditions. Soon after, she was named executive secretary of a Committee on Safety. The Committee was a vital piece in creating the New York State Factory Investigating Commission, which made sure factorie...