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A Elisabeth Abegg (1882–1974), German educator who rescued Jews during the Holocaust Damon Albarn (b. 1968), English musician, singer-songwriter and record producer Harry Albright (living), Swiss-born Canadian former editor of The Friend, Communications Consultant for FWCC Thomas Aldham (c. 1616–1660), English Quaker instrumental in setting up the first meeting in the Doncaster area Horace ...
The tradition of Quaker involvement in women's rights continued into the 20th and 21st centuries, with Quakers playing large roles in organizations continuing to work on women's rights. For example, Alice Paul was a Quaker woman who was a prominent leader in the National Woman's Party , which advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment .
Pages in category "Quaker feminists" The following 80 pages are in this category, out of 80 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Mary Stafford Anthony;
Through the women's meetings, women oversaw domestic and community life, including marriage. [39] From the beginning, Quaker women, notably Margaret Fell, played an important role in defining Quakerism. [78] [79] They were involved in missionary work in various ways and places. Early Quaker women missionaries included Sarah Cheevers and ...
Early Quaker defenses of their female members were sometimes equivocal, however, and after the Restoration of 1660 the Quakers became increasingly unwilling to publicly defend women when they adopted tactics such as disrupting services. Women's meetings were organized as a means to involve women in more modest, feminine pursuits.
The names of 198 women who had social or business relationships with Fells appeared at least once in her account book during the six years she recorded. [3] One third of that total appeared in the Swarthmore Minutes. [3] Women who were not mentioned in the Minutes were likely silent or poor members of the Meeting. [3]
Sarah Blackborow (fl. 1650s – 1660s) was the English author of religious tracts, which strongly influenced Quaker thinking on social problems and the theological position of women. She was one of several prominent female activists in the early decades of the Society of Friends, notable also for originating a scheme to distribute aid to London ...
A significant proportion of Quaker women never married, were widowed, or married late without having children. This allowed women more freedom to pursue religious obligations. Some women chose husbands who were "sympathetic" to their religious pursuits. [2] Female missionaries were mandated to work in pairs of the same sex.