Civil society groups marked this year’s International Women’s Day by urging women to register to vote
Women and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
As over half the population of the planet is female, success for world democracy must include a building a stronger link between women and democracy. Women in the 21st century are set to have a larger political role to play if we continue to dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. Also see other suggested articles on subjects like Women Voting Rights, Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
7 Key Facts About Suffragette Susan B. Anthony on Her Birthday
Women’s rights leader and suffragette Susan B. Anthony was born February 15, 1820 and never got to vote herself
Photo Essay From the Washington, DC Women’s March
The signs I encountered among the thousands who attended the Women’s March on DC yesterday, the day after the inauguration of Donald Trump. The crowd expressed deep reservations about his views.
Have an Abortion in Texas, Lose Your Right To Vote?
A Republican state representative put forth legislation that would make abortion in the state a felony
Kenyan Sex Boycott Seeks to Boost Voter Registration
Kenyan opposition politician is encouraging women to withhold sex until their husband’s register to vote
A Teacher and DREAMer Tries to Explain the Inexplicable to Children
I can not imagine the pain of being a teacher today, especially in a multilingual school. Talking to young angels who do not understand the madness of the past few weeks seems to me impossible
How Does 100 Years of Women Voting Affect the Gender Gap
The difference between women’s and men’s voting behavior can be seen after a century of the women voting
Why Voters Are Taking Time to Honor Susan B. Anthony Today
Grave of women’s suffrage movement leader Susan B. Anthony visited as part of election day tradition
Hillary Clinton: The (Wo)man in the Moon
Electing a woman as the United States president regardless of the actual ramifications, is definitely a wrinkle in history. After all it’s been over 100 years since activists and reformers won women’s suffrage rights
Study Examines Role of Gender in Judging Politician Competence
Gender and political psychology influence voter behavior and expectations of politician competence