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Podcastscript Whywerewomennotallowedtovote
Podcastscript Whywerewomennotallowedtovote
south unable to vote. It wouldnt be until the 1960s when the Civil Rights Movement happened
for the south to let black women vote.
Linda: People are probably wondering why we are talking about this so here is why. 96 years ago
women were barely able to vote, that includes minorities such as hispanics, blacks and latinos.
Now there is a woman running for president.
Gelli: In politics, by only allowing such a small amount of people to vote not only decreases the
amount of votes for a candidate, but also for the majority of our country because our country is
filled with minorities. So, if only white women were being heard that leaves the rest of our
country with no room for opinions.
Jo: Women are not seen as just being a housewife anymore, they are now seen as powerful and
capable of anything! Thank you Linda and Angelica for being with me today.