Throughout history, women have always fought to improve their esteem, equivalence and equal rights with men. However, this mission was difficult due to the idea that men are superior to women and have the right to rule over them. This way of life has permeated the societal construction of civilizations throughout creation. Even today, women are still asked for rights that men take for granted. Freedom for all women's rights was even more problematic for women. Womanhood and parenthood were considered women's most important tasks. However, during the 20th century, women in some countries gained the right to vote and improved their educational and employment opportunities. Perhaps most importantly, they fought and took a huge step toward reconsidering standard views of their role in society. This value has permeated the social structure of societies around the world. Even today, women still struggle to gain rights that men take for granted. The fight for women's rights was even more problematic for women of color because not only did they have to deal with issues of sexism, but they also had to deal with discrimination. The first known conference on women's rights was held in Seneca Falls, New York, in July. 1848. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized a group of women to discuss the fight against slavery and the will. Stanton also wrote his draft Declaration of Sentiments on the Declaration of Independence of 1776. After finalizing his article, he collected hundreds of signatures from men and women. Journalists and ordained priests ridiculed Stanton and Mott's statement, which affected many women who signed the statement, ...... middle of paper ...... Rights. Retrieved July 23, 2011 from Sunshine for Women: http://www.pinn.net/~sunshine/book-sum/1876.html David Park, P. (2007, July 19-20). The Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York. Retrieved July 23, 2011 from americandaily.org: http://www.americandaily.org/document/070719%20Seneca%20Falls%20Women%27s%20Rights%20Convention.htmMatilda Josyln Gage, et al. (February 2001). Bill of Rights of 1876. Retrieved July 23, 2011 from Sunshine for Women: http://www.pinn.net/~sunshine/book-sum/1876.htmlNational American Woman Suffrage Association.(nd). Retrieved August 5, 2011 from US History: http://www.us-history.com/pages/h1594.html Sheftel, B. (2002). Women of the Civil War. Retrieved August 6, 2011 from Essortment.com: http://www.essortment.com/all/americancivilw_rnmr.htmWomen who Changed History. (nd). Retrieved August 6, 2011 from Scholastic