I am writing a research paper on the women's rights movement. I have to discuss whether it was a success or failure and support my answer with detail. I believe that in some ways it was a success and failure because even though women throughout the years has gain some respect in our society in some ways we are still fighting for equality.
I think I just wrote my thesis up there but any ideas on how to make it sound a bit better and any suggestions on the introduction?
You need to take a stand -- and not say that the women's movement was both a success and failure. You need to do enough research and think about the question enough to make a decision -- success or failure?
Your thesis statement is a good starting point, but we can work on refining it to make it more concise and impactful. Here's a suggestion:
"Although the women's rights movement has achieved significant progress in promoting gender equality and gaining societal respect, persistent disparities and ongoing struggles highlight its mixed success in fully attaining women's rights and true gender equity."
For the introduction, you could consider the following approach:
1. Start with an attention-grabbing opening sentence or a thought-provoking question related to the women's rights movement. For example: "Imagine a world where women were denied basic rights and opportunities solely based on their gender. Such a world existed not too long ago, until courageous women challenged societal norms and launched the women's rights movement."
2. Provide some historical context or background information on the women's rights movement, highlighting its goals and key milestones. You can briefly mention prominent figures like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, or the suffragettes.
3. Transition into your thesis statement by summarizing your stance on the success and failure of the women's rights movement.
Remember to keep your introduction concise, engaging, and clear in setting the direction for your research paper.