Women In Progressive Era Politics

Question: How did women shape progressive era politics?

One way that women shaped the progressive era politics was by joining social clubs. Although the original intent of these social clubs was to promote self improvement and to provide cultural activities, clubwomen turned their focus to reform efforts as their society, economy and political atmosphere declined. The reform efforts began locally and as they progressed, they reached both the state and federal level with the intent of changing laws to address the various social ills in the country.

Another way that women helped shape the progressive era politics was by obtaining jobs in the federal government that gave them control over these social ills.