Women In Politics

Women In Politics
Women throughout history have made an impact of have had a significant role in the society of their time. These women from the beginning of time have led us to the roles of women in our society today. They have boosted the standing of women in society and have tried to be individuals. In some time periods, women were controlled completely by men and in others they were moderately controlled by men. From not being able to vote, taking a stand for what women believe in as well as having the same political interest as men, women have come a long way to have their say in politics. This paper discusses these points on the steps that women have taken that have made them part of politics today.
Throughout history, women generally have had fewer legal rights and career opportunities tan men. Wifehood and motherhood were regarded as women’s most significant professions. Women did not have the right to own property, maintain their wages, or sign a contract of any sort, much less vote. Women were expected to be obedient wives, and never think or have an opinion that differs from their husbands. It wasn’t until the presidential election in 1872, that women really started to take the stand in what they believe in when Susan B. Anthony was arrested when she was trying to vote for Ulysses S Grant. Six years later in 1878, a Woman’s Suffrage Amendment was introduced to the United States Congress. The U.S. involvement in World War I in 1918 slowed down the women’s suffrage campaign because women pitched in for the war effort. However, in 1919, after years of petitioning, and protests, the Nineteenth Amendment, which allowed women to vote was passed by both houses of Congress and in 1920 it became ratified under the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. This Amendment stated two things:
1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
2. Congress shall have power to enforce...