The women's rights movement started in 1848 and has somewhat changed over time. During the 20th century, technical and economic changes made women have rights just like men. It took activists and reformers close to 100 years to win that right. Plus, the campaign was NOT easy. In 1918, the act gave a limited cohort of women the right to vote in parliamentary elections. Women's suffrage was ratified on August 18, 1920, ending almost a century of protest. Economically and socially both movements gained women more rights/privileges. Economically, they achieved a better variety of job choices and higher salaries. Social, both movements helped society see women as strong, hardworking individuals; because they are.
"Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction." 1932 – Hattie Wyatt Caraway, of Arkansas. The 19th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, ensuring the right of women to vote.
Women vote today because of the woman suffrage movement, which lasted over 72 years. It involved tens of thousands of women and men and resulted in enfranchising one-half of the citizens of the United States. Enfranchising- giving of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.
How it affects today: The suffragettes ended their campaign for votes for women when the outbreak of war started. Both organizations supported the war effort and women replaced men in factories, farms, banks, and transport, and nursing.
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