Women's Role In The Early Republic

Outstanding Political Women Women in history changed the lives of today’s women by freeing them of many stereotypes (Barlow 3). However, that did not hold them back. Women were determined to have a say in politics and speak their thoughts. They were far too smart and courageous to do that (Baker). They were not going to sit back and let the men take over. Every woman in politics made an individual difference whether it was big or small. Slowly but surely, they began eliminating the stereotypes men had given them (Barlow 3). Women played a role in politics in the early republic by standing up for themselves, being outstanding role models, and changing men’s view of feminism. In the early American republic women had to stand up for …show more content…
President Woodrow Wilson supported the 19th amendment, he was the President during World War 1. Women were involved in the government and workplaces at that time. Since Wilson needed trustworthy people in the white house, this proves that women can be trustworthy and professional (Baker). Later, in the early American republic, Kate Barnard was voted Governor of Oklahoma. She had received 28,798 more votes than her male Republican component (Bennett and Catt 93). This was a huge success for women in politics because it proves that men will vote for women. Essentialism, whether gender differences are attributed to biology or social conditioning, began to matter less (Reed and Pollitt 56). The opinions of men were finally changing. Some thought that women could serve as Governor! Though some men wanted women to become more involved in politics, other men had different opinions. When Jane Adams was giving an inspirational speech a man had shouted that she would not be able to succeed. There had been many other people that did not have hope in her either. Members of the progressive party strongly opposed her. These individuals often came to her speeches so they could criticize her (Bennett and Catt 82). This shows that not all men were fond of women becoming involved with politics. Men that did not support women were often known as masculists. Masculists were men that were fed up with the male stereotypes. They wanted to change how men were viewed and did not see the importance in feminism (Barlow 3). Some men believed that women were not qualified for such a position because they were females. Women knew there were haters out there but they continued to do what they wanted to do. They had a lot to do and only a lifetime to make a difference