Jahrestag

January 19th 1919 - Introduction of Womens suffrage in Germany '

 

January 19th 1919: With the establishment of the Weimar Republic, for the first time in Germany, women are allowed to vote. It is a historic moment. Even during imperial times women, who took a significant part in working life, pushed for the right to vote. Now, after the end of World War I and the establishment of democracy, a more favorable situation offered itself as the parties were dependent on women votes. Over 80% of all women took part in the first elections in January 1919. Creating a new self image for themselves, aiming past the traditional ideas of men, right towards emancipation.

Länge: 00:00:54 | O-Ton: nein | Farbe: s/w | Jahr: 1919 | Clip-ID: JHT000035E

 

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