Women as Legal Property

Until 1870, women and their children were viewed as the property of their husbands. People believed that educating women would damage their reproductive organs. Women who worked outside of the home or were slaves were considered "failed women" and written out of the category.

To watch the full documentary on the pioneering women who helped the nation’s women earn the right to vote, visit:    • 100 Years of Women's Voting Rights | ...  
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