Seneca Falls Declaration

Discuss what appear to be the most important claims and resolutions made in the Seneca Falls Declaration.  Why do you think the twelfth and last resolution would have been only narrowly passed, instead of unanimously passed, as the others were?  Given your understanding of the history and educational experiences of women as a marginalized group, what lessons should the community of educators take away from this understanding?  

     The most important claims made in the Seneca Falls Declaration are that women are not treated the same as men.  It gives many examples of how men have kept women down and explains why these things will not be tolerated anymore.  Most notably, women do not have the right to vote, own property, or earn a similar wage.  Simply put, women realized they were being treated poorly and were not going to take it anymore.
     The last resolution of the Declaration would have only narrowly passed because men themselves had to take an active role in the implementation of its actions.  Men had to offer “…zealous and untiring efforts…” and be able to accept women in the workforce as their equals.  This was something many men would have a hard time with during the time.  Some today even find this hard to do.  Overthrowing ideals that had been around forever was a difficult task.  Many would have found giving unwavering support difficult.
     A community of educators today should realize that women and men are equal in every sense of the word.  This is true for all facets of life including rights, responsibilities, and actions.  As a marginalized group, women should also be held to the same standards as men concerning education, roles, and accountability.  Once again, just my two cents!