Response To Chisholm's Equal Rights For Women

In her speech “Equal Rights for Women,” Chisholm called for an equality legislation. She argued that during 1969, men discriminated against women because of an unspoken belief that they were inferior. According to Chisholm, society did not think women had “executive ability, orderly minds, stability, or leadership skills” and considered them “too emotional.” She addressed that those who did not conform to the system were “stigmatized as odd and unfeminine.” Discrimination against females also included providing special protection for working women. Chisholm asserted women needed the same rights as men, not privileges. She stated that though women had submitted to discrimination in the past, they were becoming more aware of this situation,