Response to Imani

I agree with Sara that using the same diction as the Declaration of Independence sent a strong message from the feminists to male readers. The Declaration of Independence resonates with all Americans and I can understand why they chose to emulate such a piece. In a sense, it turned the tables and evoked a subject that many men of that time probably were passionate about. However, it is yet another example of women using men’s molds to suit their own needs. Just like women use male stereotypes of “sexy” females and business women that wear suits like male coworkers, it seems that this is another example of women trying to assimilate into a male form rather than trailblazing their own path to success. I thoroughly enjoyed “Ain’t I a Woman” because the author conveyed her message in her own unique way. She wrote eloquently and perfectly developed her argument unlike the writings of the usual white males, she chose to use her own voice and write from her soul. Overall all three readings gave important information about the history of the women’s movement; a period of time that frequently seems removed from American history.