Women for Self-Sovereignty Every Month

Women worldwide create new roads of progress every generation.

One hundred years ago, a group of brave nature-loving women began Australia Melbourne’s Women’s Walking Club in 1921. Women bushwalking was forbidden, but they organized and agitated. Women had to endure male prejudice for not “knowing their place” in the home tending house.

Views of church leaders had this to say:

Archbishop Dr. Duhig vehemently condemned it! “The sight of women donning male’s garments is absolutely nauseating! It is most objectionable!”

Rev H. M. Wheller of the Methodist Church content himself with saying anything that breaks down the sanctity of the Lord’s Day, such as “Sunday Hiking” is not in the best interest of the community.

A visiting Jewish Rabbi commends the movement. The Melbourne Walking Club is alive today.

Indeed, women, when united, achieve great things. Today, in America, women have had the vote for one hundred years; in 1920, it was law. When women get involved, progress evolves.

We’ve come a long way; today, US men support women’s self-sovereignty. Indeed, it is an exciting time to be alive. We are grateful every day for every good thing in our lives.

Enjoy “Women’s History Month,” and remember to list the women in your life that made it great. There is much to be thankful for.  Perhaps take a walk in nature and breathe.