Was women's suffrage in the early 20th century really as great a revolution as people tend to think?

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Think about it: the number of votes cast doubles (which is a massive difference), yet the vote shares of political parties remain the same. There is no real change in party platforms or campaign messaging. In other words, women vote for the same candidate their husbands support. It is certainly a step forward for democracy, but not a revolution; it could be compared to an indirect electoral system.

If we are going to talk about what a revolution actually is, then a better example would be the extension of voting rights to the working class in Britain in the 1860s. A large mass of people enters politics and, through its struggle, turns the established order upside down. Political parties are forced to adjust their promises and programs. Likewise, the enfranchisement of Black Americans can also be cited as an example.

If women had only gained the right to vote today, then we could probably call it a revolution, considering that they make up the core of the SJW movement.

NaultD · Accepted Answer

Rising tides raises all boats. Only way to build up humanity is have a stronger foundation a stronger floor.

Anyone consider less then human will from hells heart stab at thee the higher class they can reach. Being dragged down you can't build higher fighting them.

Look at some of the most brutal dictatorship raping and destroying their fellow country folk and at best live a life of luxury equivalent of a bench warmer of a professional sports team in America 20 years ago.

So much potential working together even if you have to baby 90% of the population compared to any conflict and the destruction of potential it causes. A hidden dagger is worth 1000 trained swordsman.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

HAMDULILLAH, WE UNDERSTAND NOW — YOU THINK WOMEN SHOULDN'T VOTE. HAMDULLAH, WE GET IT; YOU HATE WOMEN. If you support me, 👇 smash the like button.

4ngelic · Accepted Answer

Women voted much more conservative than men in the early-mid 20th century (conservatives back then had a different ideology, women were a lot more puritanical & devout than men, they're the ones who caused the prohibition for ex). Before modern 'woke' culture, in the late 20th century, women voted more left-wing already. Political differences are common in couples too. And political parties absolutely have changed some of their messaging to target women, and not just in the 2010s onwards.

Kvass · Accepted Answer

Is the cave you live in comfortable, Abdul? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

RavVid · Answer

In most countries universal female franchise happened a little later than universal male franchise. It wasn't a huge change at the time.

Now that women have decided to marry the gov't, it is more significant now.

strateguy632 · Answer

you think a lady won't vote different from her husband? she can say she voted same, and secretly vote.

Just_Ken · Answer

Mostly privledged women and when WW1 rolled around the movement disappeared for 4 years because they were afraid theyd ve given equality.

Anonymous · Answer

You Hate Women and I am not sure lmao.  0% Agree with you, other than the voices in your head.

exitseven · Answer

I think that if women vote the same as their husbands it is because they are like minded.

_Jenny_ · Answer

I’m not sure

Was women's suffrage in the early 20th century really as great a revolution as people tend to think?

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