Women's Suffrage Movement Research Paper

The women's suffrage movement was an inspiring event that occurred in the late 19th century. Suffragists like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Staton were the leaders of this movement. They advocated for women's rights through speeches, protests, and other militant methods. Multiple organizations were created in support of women's rights including the NAWSA (National American Women’s Suffrage Association) and the National Woman’s Party (Silent Sentinels). While most men and women were in favor of granting women's rights, there was a group of anti-suffragists who believed that this movement did not display proper ladylike behavior. While many disagreed on their beliefs and methods, suffragists continued to fight for women’s rights even if …show more content…
African American women were often turned away from suffragist groups. African American women overcame this discrimination by forming their own organizations. One would assume that fighting for women's rights would bring Black and White women closer together but, in some cases, it drew them further apart. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was a group that participated in social reforms, but they often discriminated against African Americans. However, women like Amelia Bloomer and Frances Harper ran an opposing movement against these racist motives. If suffragists would have welcomed all women into their support groups, they would have had a stronger campaign. The suffrage movement was only the beginning of the fight for women’s rights. Women like Elizabeth Cady Staton, Alice Paul, and Susan B. Anthony paved the way for future growth in women's rights. This movement was inspiring and was a good reminder that progress is made faster when people come together. The actions of suffragists still inspire people today to continue to fight for women’s rights. Due to their efforts, women today are allowed to vote, participate in politics, and acquire an

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