Question

Resolved, That woman is man's equal – was intended to be so by the Creator, and the highest good of the race demands that she should be recognized as such.

Rewrite the above passage in modern language so that today's reader may more easily understand Stanton's intent.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

Let's find the key points in the passage:

- Women and men are equal;

- God created men and women to be equal;

- Society should recognize equality between women and men;

- It will be good for all if equality is recognized.

Now, we can put those ideas together in modern language, as the question requests, so that today's reader may more easily understand Stanton's intent. Modern language is more direct:

- God created men and women to be equal, and society should recognize that fact for its own good.