As women began to take an active role in abolition, public speaking for women became socially acceptable to most Americans.

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While women played a significant role in the abolition movement, their participation in public speaking was often controversial and not widely accepted by most Americans during the 19th century. Public speaking by women challenged the prevailing social norms of the time.

As Women Began to Take an Active Role in Abolition