Essential Question
How have women evolved, in politics, since the women's suffrage movement?
The phrase “women’s suffrage” has different views and perspectives according to the different individuals. Some view women’s suffrage as “the women’s battle to gain equal rights as men”, while others think it’s simply “women wanting to vote”. Although, it’s more than that, women’s suffrage was women’s long, hard fight for political power. These women wanted their God given right, not as women, but as humans, to be able to vote and elect their political officials. These women didn’t want to be recognized as unintelligent females that knew nothing of politics; they wanted their thoughts and voices to be heard, but that wouldn’t be possible unless they fought for such a worthy right. Before the ratification of the 19th amendment, women were basically worthless. They weren’t allowed to have any schooling or own land. Most importantly, they weren’t allowed to be involved in politics. But, that all changed after the 19th amendment. From their way of thought right down to their duties in society, women have drastically evolved.
Women’s suffrage ushered a sea change in American politics that affected policies aside from taxes and the size of government. For decades, polls have shown that women, as a group, vote differently from men. Without women’s votes, Republicans would have swept every presidential race, but one, between 1968 and 2004.
Furthermore, women also had a great impact on the economy. Most single women look to the government, such as divorce. This results in a more progressive tax system and other government transfers of wealth from the rich to poor.
As a matter-in-fact, women have evolved so drastically that women can now run, or control, governmental issues, although not many women take and embellish that opportunity.
Women’s suffrage not only gave women the right to vote, but also the right to become equals as men within the society. Suffrage provided women with respect, equality, liberty, and the opportunity for the pursuit of happiness.
Women’s suffrage ushered a sea change in American politics that affected policies aside from taxes and the size of government. For decades, polls have shown that women, as a group, vote differently from men. Without women’s votes, Republicans would have swept every presidential race, but one, between 1968 and 2004.
Furthermore, women also had a great impact on the economy. Most single women look to the government, such as divorce. This results in a more progressive tax system and other government transfers of wealth from the rich to poor.
As a matter-in-fact, women have evolved so drastically that women can now run, or control, governmental issues, although not many women take and embellish that opportunity.
Women’s suffrage not only gave women the right to vote, but also the right to become equals as men within the society. Suffrage provided women with respect, equality, liberty, and the opportunity for the pursuit of happiness.
