Woman & Finance: The History of Women and Financial Freedom
Universally, Women have fought for freedom since the beginning of time. Financial freedom is no different. Brave ladies have tried to overcome blatant sexism and strive to own property, whilst having to fight for the right to vote. Women today are still fighting for equal opportunities within the workplace and financial realm. As time goes on, the fight for equality is closer and closer to being won, giving women equal rights in all facets of their lives. 1769: Women become “one” with their husbands when married. Men, however, were considered human with guaranteed rights so whatever was the woman’s pre-marriage became their husband since women had no rights at the time and was considered property. 1771: New York becomes the first state to require a woman’s consent if her husband attempts to sell property that she brought to a marriage. 1777: Women’s voting rights are taken away state by state. States had the right to make voting laws and most decided to leave women and African
