Module 02: Should Women Vote? The Politics of Suffrage

Evidence 7: "Suffrage Universel: Guerre, Paix" From La Citoyenne, July 2 - August 6, 1882

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Introduction

The cartoon below was produced for the women's suffrage movement in France.

Questions to Consider

  • Is the cartoon an argument for women's equal rights as citizens, for women's different contributions to the political system, or a combination of both perspectives?

Document

Man and woman placing ballets in election box. Banner of Suffrage Universel hangs overhead.

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Translation:
"BALLOT BOX: World Peace, Social Harmony. The well-being of humanity will be achieved only when women's suffrage includes helping men make the laws."

Source:
"Suffrage Universel: Guerre, Paix," La Citoyenne (2 Jul - 6 Aug 1882).

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