Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that Bacchi and Cleverdon take entirely different approaches to the suffrage movement in Canada yet generally reach the same conclusions. More specifically, the paper relates that while Bacchi focuses on the English-Canadian suffragists in Toronto between 1877-1918, Cleverdon's work is far more inclusive since she analyzes suffrage groups all over Canada and especially in Quebec where the suffragists achieved victory in 1940. The writer determines the arguments of each author as well as the type of evidence used to support those arguments. The two books are compared and the strengths and weaknesses of each one are discussed. Finally, recommendations are made, the main one being that these works should be used together for a localized and a national view of woman suffrage.

Outline:
Introduction
Bacchi's (1983) Study
Cleverdon's (1974) Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Bacchi belabors the point that the aims and strategies of the woman suffragist movement were developed in conjunction with many other reform groups. In the same way, secular reformers' perspective on the child was based upon a traditional concept of women's sphere, but it did succeed in certain cases in liberating women from various social constraints. Bacchi seems intent on extracting what was devised solely by the woman suffrage movement. She does admit that a major difference between temperance suffragists and secular suffragists was that the latter asked for state intervention to implement reforms such as Mothers' Pensions, compulsory schooling, and factory legislation. The secular reform movement offered the women suffragists power and recognition. The great strength of the first-wave movement, according to Bacchi consisted of its diversity. Both men and women were involved with various interests and were influence by the American women's movement. "

Tags:suffragists, equal, rights, movement

Abstract
This paper examines the role of Canadian women in the social reform movement during the time period 1870-1921. The paper focuses on the role that Canadian women played in achieving social reform with regard to winning the vote for women. It explains that suffrage is the focus of the paper, because, it is argued, once women had a political voice, other social reforms for women (such as the right to work, or the right to work for equal pay) could more easily follow. The writer then looks at how suffrage may be seen as the fundamental social reform that paved the way for the continuing reform of social conditions, and more especially for the continuing reform of social conditions for women. The writer also strongly asserts that it is also important to see it within the context of what women saw as important aspects of social reform, such as combating problems associated with industrialization and urbanization. The writer notes that while the suffrage movement was impacted by larger historical factors, such as the First World War, ordinary Canadian women played an important role in the fight for votes for women.

From the Paper
"These missionary groupings were the most common alliances in the 1870s and 1880s, but these decades also saw the rise of somewhat more secular organizations, such as The Woman's Christian Temperance Union. These organizations have been described as "testaments to women's growing awareness of social, and particularly urban, problems" (Strong-Boag 89). Women hoped to work within these organizations to rehabilitate the degenerate and the poor - reflecting the common assumption that women were the morally superior sex (Strong-Boag). Indeed, many historians agree that the suffragists justified their fight to penetrate the public sphere by the argument that as women were morally superior, their presence in the public sphere would benefit society, due to the fact that the public sphere would be improved by the influence of what were seen as women's traditional virtues (Bacchi)."

Tags:political, voice, social, reforms, equal, pay, industrialization, urbanization, vote

Abstract
This paper gives an in-depth analysis and description of the role of women in the Canadian social reform movement of 1870-1921. The paper further elaborates on the difficulty of finding a mention of women in many Canadian history books, and that the further back in history one delves, the harder it becomes. According to the paper, this belies the fact that Canadian women have historically played important roles in many aspects of Canadian society. This essay examines the role of Canadian women in the social reform movement, focusing on the role that Canadian women played in achieving social reform with regard to winning the vote for women.

From the Paper
"The fact that it is hard to find so much as a mention of women in many Canadian history books, and that the further back in history one delves, the harder it becomes, belies the fact that Canadian women have historically played important roles in many aspects of Canadian society. This essay examines the role of Canadian women in the social reform movement during the time period 1870-1921. In particular, this essay focuses on the role that Canadian women played in achieving social reform with regard to winning the vote for women. Suffrage is the focus, because it is argued that once women had a political voice, other social reforms..."

Tags:suffrage, women, canada

Abstract
This essay compares and contrasts early Canadian feminists (the suffragists) with the second wave feminists on the late 20th century. The essay focuses on the history of the two groups, the issues that the two groups fought for, as well as the methods they employed in their struggle. Feminism can be defined, in the simplest sense, as a movement to put an end to oppression against women and to achieve equality for all. In practical term, this means that all feminists over the ages have fought to achieve some gender equality, and to increase the women's contribution to the discourse in society.

Tags:suffrage, feminism, secondwavefeminism

Abstract
This paper examines in-depth the suffrage movement which started in 1832 when Mary Smith, an unmarried property owner started the struggle for equality. This paper contains a wealth of facts and dates pertaining to women's voting rights, as well as a detailed history of the many protests and accomplishments for women's rights.
Topics covered in this report include:
Introduction
Why - Reasons for the Protest
Who - Types of People Involved
How - Methods of Protest
What - Accomplishments of the Protest
References

From the Paper
"The first recorded hunger strike of a suffragette in prison was staged by Marion Wallace in 1909. Many others followed, such that the hunger strikes drew the sympathy of the public and the press, which were jolted from their own long-held belief that women's place was in the home. This growing feeling of sympathy turned to outrage when it was reported that prison authorities resorted to force-feeding the inmates by shoving a steel tube down their throat or nose."

Tags:popular, protest, rights, suffrage, vote, women, law, movement

Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at the Women's Movement in the United States. The writer discusses the history of the Movement. The mobilizing structure of the Movement is also examined in this paper. The writer looks at the related political opportunities and the ideology of the Women's Movement. Further, the writer discusses the future of the Movement.

From the Paper
"The research topic selected for this report focuses on the American Women's Liberation movement, specifically the Second Wave of the movement. The goal of the study is to determine the extent to which the Movement succeeded in mobilizing a broad coalition of women and to which it continues to play a role in American society. The study is approached via qualitative narrative historical analysis using a literature review to answer the research questions below. Research ... "

Tags:feminism, women's movement

Abstract
This paper focuses on the women's suffrage movement in the United States, noting that this reform movement not only concerned itself with extending the right to vote to women, but also addressed women's rights and privileges. Paying particular attention to the years between 1910 to 1915, the author follows the movement's progress from discussions in parlors to outdoor parades where the political views can be heard. The paper highlights the difference in tactics and strategies that were employed for the promotion of the movement pre and post 1910 and explains why it was this difference that helped propel the women's suffrage movement during this time.

From the Paper
" Yet, it was a process that was accomplished in stages. During the beginning of the movement, suffragists focused on education and persuasion of key political individuals through personal connections. And, this did work, until the end of the 19th century. The beginning of the 20th century saw a need for a change to the suffragists' strategies. Although it was socially unacceptable for women to actively participate in public arenas, once women entered this sphere through street speeches, it was only a matter of time before they were holding organized marches with hundreds and even thousands of marchers, and even more spectators, each step in their parade a step closer to women securing the right to vote."

Tags:voting, women's right, politics

Abstract
This paper discusses the women's suffrage movement from 1896-1920. It describes the history of the movement in the United States and the breakthrough they represented in their attempt to define themselves in equal terms not only towards men, but also on the political scene they had been denied access to. The paper also describes the different paths that women decided to take, despite the accomplishments of the movement.

From the Paper
"At the opposite end of this spectrum, the Women's Suffrage Movement was one of the main forces that stirred the emancipation movement from the idealistic perspective offered above. It was defined especially by the historical developments that occurred in the late 1880s when women were forced to take part in the migration towards California in particular. The constant moves and relocations transformed women in characters equal in power and commitment to men. This in turn offered them the opportunity and moral leverage to rise for their demand to equal men in rights as well and request similar treatment. This was achieved through prolonged picketing of governmental offices, of House White rallies, and jail time spent by the most preeminent advocates for the cause."

Tags:equality, domesticity, chastity