Quote by Bertrand Russell

Before World War I one of the objections commonly urged against votes for women was that women would tend to be pacifists. During the war they gave a large-scale refutation of this charge, and the vote was given to them for their share in the bloody

Before World War I one of the objections commonly urged agai

Summary

This quote highlights the traditional objection to granting women the right to vote before World War I, which argued that women would advocate for pacifism. However, during the war, women's active participation in various war-related efforts gave a strong counterargument against this belief. Their involvement in areas like nursing, manufacturing, and supporting the war effort demonstrated their dedication and commitment to their country, leading to the granting of voting rights as recognition for their contributions, which were not limited to peaceful endeavors but included their involvement in the war's bloodshed.

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