The Declaration of Sentiments is very similar to the Declaration of Independence. The structure of both documents is nearly identical. Both documents open with an explanation of their purposes. This is referred to as the Preamble section of the document.
Both documents then explain how the government shouldn’t take away the rights of the people. This section focuses on the inalienable rights that people have including the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These rights can’t be given up or taken away.
The third section lists all of the complaints each group has. In the Declaration of Independence, the complaints are directed at the King. In the Declaration of Sentiments, the complaints are directed at men. In both documents, there are many complaints that are listed and explained.
The last section calls for freedom. In the Declaration of Independence, it is freedom from Great Britain. In the Declaration of Sentiments, it is freedom from being treated unequally.
Both documents were a statement of wanting to have freedom and equality. The parallels between these two documents are fascinating.
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