

America's Fight for Women's Rights: Interview with Elizabeth Cobbs
Feb 1, 2024
A special interview with Professor Elizabeth Cobb about her book 'Fearless Women', exploring various aspects of feminism in America and the specific rights women had in the 1920s. The journey of women's rights in the United States, from the right to wear pants to having a woman of color as vice president. Obstacles faced during the suffrage movement, including Abigail Adams' efforts. Power dynamics in a relationship and the structure of a book on women in American history. The impact of women's rights movements on Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Packard. The ongoing struggle for women's rights in the 1920s and misconceptions about liberation. Captivating stories of women featured in a book and time-traveling possibilities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Evolution of Women's Rights Throughout History
02:16 • 11min
Barriers and Frustrations in the Suffrage Movement
13:24 • 2min
Power dynamics in a relationship and the structure of the book
15:48 • 4min
The Consequences of Women's Rights Movements
19:39 • 7min
The ongoing struggle for women's rights in the 1920s
26:34 • 27min
Captivating Stories and Time Travel
53:25 • 2min