Throughout much of history, women have been denied the opportunity to hold political positions. Often this is due to the stereotypes of women and the dominance of men. Overall the relationships between gender and politics in 20th century Latin America are demonstrated as a result of the support of women’s involvement in politics despite the opposition through the efforts made to create change. Women’s involvement in politics was not a widely supported cause. Although there were not many supporters, women still fought to gain support from both males and females. Document 2 is a speech by Hermila Galindo expressing her support for women's suffrage. She explains that the children are what persuade each woman to seek political authority. These
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Document 4 is a speech by Ricardo Dolz stating his opinion on a bill to give married women economic rights. This man is in the minority of male supporters of women's rights. He explains why he believes women should participate in politics since it is necessary for people to have equal rights. Document 7 is an organization that supports the cause of women’s involvement in politics. They express their beliefs in what the Sandinista Popular Revolution may do for women stating that there will be equality between genders in economics, politics, and culture. Document 10 is from a Chilean woman speaker expressing her thoughts at the First National Meeting of the Female Temporary Agricultural Workers. She questions the other women asking them to consider what the men really do for society. The author of document 10, a Chilean woman speaker, uses rhetorical devices to ask questions involving things that most women had experienced in Latin America in the 20th century to evoke feelings of anger and self-pity. She asks these women questions that cause them to reflect on what their husbands really do for them. This author uses these questions to persuade her listeners to believe that men should not have authority in politics since they do not respect women or support them. An additional document from …show more content…
Women believed they deserved a role in government in order to protect themselves and their children. Females fought for their equality amongst men in politics, economics, and culture. Although there were supporters of women in politics, there was opposition from men because they thought the only role of a woman was to dedicate herself to her home. Supporters fought the opposition through protesting, rallying, and proving their abilities by being involved in the Mexican Revolution. The women wanted to establish that they were capable of doing the duties of
Document 4 is a speech by Ricardo Dolz stating his opinion on a bill to give married women economic rights. This man is in the minority of male supporters of women's rights. He explains why he believes women should participate in politics since it is necessary for people to have equal rights. Document 7 is an organization that supports the cause of women’s involvement in politics. They express their beliefs in what the Sandinista Popular Revolution may do for women stating that there will be equality between genders in economics, politics, and culture. Document 10 is from a Chilean woman speaker expressing her thoughts at the First National Meeting of the Female Temporary Agricultural Workers. She questions the other women asking them to consider what the men really do for society. The author of document 10, a Chilean woman speaker, uses rhetorical devices to ask questions involving things that most women had experienced in Latin America in the 20th century to evoke feelings of anger and self-pity. She asks these women questions that cause them to reflect on what their husbands really do for them. This author uses these questions to persuade her listeners to believe that men should not have authority in politics since they do not respect women or support them. An additional document from …show more content…
Women believed they deserved a role in government in order to protect themselves and their children. Females fought for their equality amongst men in politics, economics, and culture. Although there were supporters of women in politics, there was opposition from men because they thought the only role of a woman was to dedicate herself to her home. Supporters fought the opposition through protesting, rallying, and proving their abilities by being involved in the Mexican Revolution. The women wanted to establish that they were capable of doing the duties of