My final thesis is: The progress that woman have made economically, politically, and socially, is strong evidence to support the case that America is ready to accept a woman for president.

my points are:
1. Historically, women have been viewed as not only intellectually inferior to men, but also physically weaker and unable to perform work requiring physical and mental development.

2. Women were long considered the weaker gender, however; their physical and mental strength has been greatly underestimated.

3. In the United States, the progressive era was a period of economic, political and social reform that lasted from the 1890’s to the 1920’s . Women came to the forefront in the Progressive era and proved their value as social workers.

4. Women in the United States during the 19th century organized and participated in a great variety of reform movements that improved their economic status.

5. Reforms made in the progressive era have caused women to gain higher political positions.

6. Economic and political reforms led to social reforms within families and communities.

7. As a result of these economic, political, and social reforms women are reaching new heights in every aspect of their lives.

8. Recent studies show that Americans are ready to accept a female president.

My favorite source is a book titled "Women's Roles in nineteenth century America." by Tiffany K. Wayne

An interesting quote that i found is... “Women should remain at home, sit still, keep house and bear and bring up children… If a woman grows weary and at last dies from child bearing, it matters not. Let her die from bearing - she is there to do it.” Martin Luther 1483 – 1546