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Mary Collson
Mary Edith Collson (1870–1952) was an American feminist activist, Unitarian Universalist Unitarian or Unitarianism may refer to: Christian and Christian-derived theologies A Unitarian is a follower of, or a member of an organisation that follows, any of several theologies referred to as Unitarianism: * Unitarianism (1565–present) ... minister, and Christian Science practitioner, practitioner in The First Church of Christ, Scientist. Biography Born near Humboldt, Iowa, Humboldt, Iowa, into a poor family of rationalism, rationalists, Collson spent four years as a teacher prior to earning her degree in economics from the University of Iowa. She went on to the Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, where she was supported in her studies by Marian Murdock, Eleanor Gordon, and Mary Safford. Upon graduation, she was encouraged to take a position with the Unitarian church in Ida Grove, Iowa. She connected especially with the theology of the social gospel, and for a time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feminist
Feminism is a range of socio-political movements and ideology, ideologies that aim to define and establish the political, economic, personal, and social gender equality, equality of the sexes. Feminism holds the position that modern societies are patriarchal—they prioritize the male point of view—and that women are treated unjustly in these societies. Efforts to change this include fighting against gender stereotypes and improving educational, professional, and interpersonal opportunities and outcomes for women. Originating in late 18th-century Europe, feminist movements have campaigned and continue to campaign for women's rights, including the right to Women's suffrage, vote, Nomination rules, run for public office, Right to work, work, earn gender pay gap, equal pay, Right to property, own property, Right to education, receive education, enter into contracts, have equal rights within marriage, and maternity leave. Feminists have also worked to ensure access to contr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
