Women's Suffrage Monuments Highlight Lack Of Statues To Women In U.S.

The video discusses the underrepresentation of women in US monuments, with only about 7.5% dedicated to women. Dr. Joy Marie Jaeger explains that historical monument building focused on male-dominated fields like military and politics. Recent efforts have led to new monuments for the women's suffrage movement, highlighting figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. These efforts aim to inspire more recognition of women's achievements. Legislation is underway to erect more such monuments, emphasizing the importance of both quantity and visibility of women's representation.

What percentage of monuments in the United States are dedicated to women?

• About 7.5%

• About 15%

• About 25%

• About 50%

Which monument is mentioned as a notable example of an allegorical statue of a woman?

• Statue of Justice

• Statue of Peace

• Statue of Athena

• Statue of Liberty

Which city recently unveiled a monument featuring leaders of the women's suffrage movement?

• New York City

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

Who introduced the legislation for a new suffragist statue in Washington DC?

• Senator Kamala Harris

• Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

• Senator Elizabeth Warren

• Representative Joe Neguse

What is a significant issue with the placement of monuments dedicated to women?

• They are often in less visible locations

• They are too expensive to maintain

• They are frequently vandalized

• They are not historically accurate