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The Massachusetts Man Suffrage Association argued that women's suffrage would not have a significant effect on government. Their argument was that it is the proportion of votes which decides issues, not the total number of votes. They also argued that women do not have better mental or moral characteristics than men, so that their votes would not have a sufficient impact. This article is interesting in that the men argue that women should not have suffrage "imposed" upon them, as if it would be a burden.

 

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"Why Should Suffrage Be Imposed on Women?

author   Massachusetts Man Suffrage Association
date   c. 1896
location   Boston, Massachusetts
height   8.5"
width   5.75"
process/materials   printed paper, ink
accession #   #L08.019


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See Also...

"Beecher on Female Suffrage" article from Greenfield Gazette and Courier newspaper

Excerpt from the "Boston Letter" article on Suffrage from Greenfield Gazette and Courier newspaper

Suffrage letter to George Sheldon


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