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.

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