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Ode to Aletta Jacobs | Because of you, women have gained rights

By Flip van der Marel19 maart 2025

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Dear Aletta,

Unfortunately, women are still not treated equally, but thanks to you, women can study, vote and work. In this day and age, you are a hero to many women and many people are now very grateful to you. You fought so hard for yourself and for humanity. You did not give up and that is why you achieved your goal. You also continued to fight for other women's rights. Thanks to you, women have gained rights and there are still people today who strive for your goal.
 

Unfortunately, there are still men who think they have more power than women. I also really try to make a difference by seeing women as equals and treating them as equals.

The world is already a lot better, but it is still far from perfect.

Regards,

Flip van der Marel

Year 8a

St. Jans School, Amsterdam

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Ode to Aletta Jacobs by Flip van der Marel

Written during the educational program Women of Amsterdam - an ode in collaboration with Group 8a, St. Janschool, Amsterdam

Lize Korpershoek writes to Aletta Jacobs, Netherlands best-known feminist. Among other things, she was president of the 'Vereeniging voor Vrouwenkiesrecht' - from 1903 to 1919: then the goal was achieved. Jacobs fought for birth control and against prostitution. She had an extensive international feminist network.

Aletta Jacobs

Aletta Jacobs was a Dutch physician, feminist and pacifist.

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