6.3.1 Social Issues / 6.3.2 Causes & Consequences of Progressive reform /
6.3.3 Women's Suffrage
This section focuses on political and social issues, reforms and their effects, and woman suffrage. Many reforms and amendments were introduced to fix various issues with the political and social structure.
A social issue, also called a social problem or a social illness, refers to an issue that influences and is opposed by a considerable number of individuals within a society. It is often the consequence of factors extending beyond an individual's control and local geographical environment. In some cases, a social issue is the source of a conflicting opinion on the grounds of what is perceived as a morally just personal life or societal order. Different societies have different perceptions, and "normal" behavior in one society may be a significant social issue in another society. Social issues are distinguished from economic issues; however, some issues (such as immigration). have both social and economic aspects. There are also issues that don't fall into either category, such as wars. In Rights of Men and Common Sense, Thomas Paine addresses man's duty to "allow the same rights to others as we allow ourselves". The failure to do so causes the birth of a social issue.
Women's suffrage is women's right to vote and take part in the government. During the era 6 time period, women didn't have this right, so many strong empowered women were fighting for it. Even the presidents at that time were against women voting. Susan B. Anthony started the National Women's Suffrage Association. It's purpose was to convince Congress to change the Constitution and allow women to vote. And in 1919, the federal women suffrage amendment, originally written by Susan B. Anthony and introduced in Congress in 1878, was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Women's suffrage is women's right to vote and take part in the government. During the era 6 time period, women didn't have this right, so many strong empowered women were fighting for it. Even the presidents at that time were against women voting. Susan B. Anthony started the National Women's Suffrage Association. It's purpose was to convince Congress to change the Constitution and allow women to vote. And in 1919, the federal women suffrage amendment, originally written by Susan B. Anthony and introduced in Congress in 1878, was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate.