I can sympathize with Annie's critical eye and desire to take the devil's advocate position. Keeping a movement between the ditches is TOUGH, and sometimes it seems the best way to do it is to fight against when you think it's too far gone. I wonder if Annie was truly against the right for women to vote, or just thought, "not like this."
I think there was a sense amongst antis that politics was an unsavory business and equality efforts were best directed elsewhere. There was also the “woman’s place is in the home” feeling which let’s face it has never totally gone away. Maud was clear in her mind that if women really wanted to effect change, they needed legislation and that meant voting power. I feel I’ve learned a lot through these two sisters!
I knew very little about the anti-suffrage movement, so this was truly eye-opening. The historical complexity and the personal dynamics between the sisters made this story fascinating. Thanks for sharing, Kate :)
Another thought-provoking piece.
Thanks Joan 😁
I can sympathize with Annie's critical eye and desire to take the devil's advocate position. Keeping a movement between the ditches is TOUGH, and sometimes it seems the best way to do it is to fight against when you think it's too far gone. I wonder if Annie was truly against the right for women to vote, or just thought, "not like this."
I think there was a sense amongst antis that politics was an unsavory business and equality efforts were best directed elsewhere. There was also the “woman’s place is in the home” feeling which let’s face it has never totally gone away. Maud was clear in her mind that if women really wanted to effect change, they needed legislation and that meant voting power. I feel I’ve learned a lot through these two sisters!
I knew very little about the anti-suffrage movement, so this was truly eye-opening. The historical complexity and the personal dynamics between the sisters made this story fascinating. Thanks for sharing, Kate :)
Glad you enjoyed it! Definitely eye-opening for me.