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Deep Dive: Unladylike2020 (2020)

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Unladylike2020
In 'Unladylike2020', female historians present the lives of five influential women who changed the perception of womanhood and made significant cultural impacts. Martha Hughes Cannon was the first woman to serve in a state senate, advocating for health reform in Utah. Jovita Idár, a Mexican-American journalist, fought for civil rights and education within her community. Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress, opposed war and supported women's suffrage. The film also features Mary Church Terrell, a civil rights activist dedicated to racial equality and women's rights, and Zitkála-Šá, a Native American writer and activist focused on preserving her culture and advocating for Indigenous rights. Together, these women challenged societal norms and inspired future generations, providing a narrative that emphasizes their contributions to history and culture.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Martha Hughes Cannon, a pioneer in health reform.
  • •Discover Jeannette Rankin's fight for women's suffrage.
  • •Follow Jovita Idár's civil rights activism.

Did You Know

•Martha Hughes Cannon was the first woman in a state senate in 1896.
•Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1916.
•Jovita Idár was a journalist who fought for civil rights in the early 1900s.
•Mary Church Terrell was a prominent civil rights activist in the late 19th century.
•Zitkála-Šá advocated for Indigenous rights in the early 20th century.

Perfect For

Women's history enthusiastsCivil rights advocatesNative American culture