From property to participants: the century-long fight for the ballot
In short: This documentary explores the radical shift from a legal system where women were considered property to one of full citizenship. It highlights how diverse activists leveraged the vote as a tool for systemic social change.
Before the 1870s, many women lacked the legal right to own property or maintain custody of their children, effectively being treated as the property of their husbands. The movement for suffrage was not just about the ballot; it was a demand for full citizenship and a means to address critical issues like healthcare and children's rights.
The struggle involved pioneering activists from diverse backgrounds, including indigenous politician Gertrude Bonnin and Black Progressive Era leader Nellie Griswold Francis. Their work laid the foundation for the 19th Amendment, marking a century of progress in women's political agency.
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