The Grimké sisters, Sarah and Angelina, were Southern women from a slaveholding family, who became prominent abolitionists in the 1830s. Through their advocacy for abolition, they realized the extent to which slavery was deeply ingrained in the Southern economy and society. The Grimké sisters also recognized the importance of women's rights, and they spoke out against the gender inequalities in their society. They believed that women had a vital role to play in advancing the cause of abolition and ensuring the moral progress of the nation.
