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The History of Bad Ideas: Anti-Suffragettes
May 12, 2024
Writer and broadcaster Helen Lewis discusses the history of anti-suffragettes, exploring why women were against female enfranchisement, the failings of men, and where these arguments can still be heard today. The podcast delves into the fear and suspicion surrounding women's suffrage, the radical actions of suffragettes, the influence of anti-suffrage movements on modern American politics, and the resurfacing of past arguments in contemporary gender debates.
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- Opposition to suffrage focused on preserving traditional female power in the home, fearing women's entry into male-dominated politics.
- Biological differences were used to argue women's unsuitability for politics, reinforcing deep-seated biases against women.
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Arguments Against Female Suffrage in the Early 20th Century
In the early 20th century, a movement called the Women's Anti-Suffrage League emerged, opposing women's right to vote. The argument presented was that women already held power in specific spheres like the home and giving them the vote would dilute this power. The idea was that women entering the political realm dominated by men would diminish their influence. Despite articulate views against enfranchisement, concerns about losing traditional female power persisted.
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