Ralph Waldo Emmerson

 

Surrounded by strong women since childhood, Ralph Waldo Emmerson was inspired by his mother,sisters, and aunts. His father died when he was at a young age,which solidified his admiration for women. He gladly signed the Declaration of Principles with Lucy Stone. Although he could not attend the Ntional Womens rights convention, he made many speeches honoring the movement. He explained that if women could not vote, then thy didnt have to pay taxes. He also published books on how men and women should be treated equally.