Question

Why was the issue of extending political rights to women a controversial one during the revolution of the Liberals in 1948?

Answer 1

The issue of extending political rights to women was a controversial one within the liberal movement in 1848 because most of the liberals were against the view of extending political rights to women.But few of them were in favour.
Right to vote was denied to women. Moreover, the Napoleonic Code went back to limited suffrage and reduced women to the status of a minor, subject to the authority of fathers and husbands.This clearly revealed political conflicts due to gender differences.

Answer 2

POLITICAL RIGHTS TO WOMEN—A CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE

• The issue of extending political rights to women was a controversial one within the liberal movement, in which large numbers of women had participated actively over the years.

• Women had formed their own political associations, founded newspapers and taken part in political meetings and demonstrations.

• Despite this they were denied suffrage rights during the election of the Assembly.

• When the Frankfurt parliament convened in the Church of St Paul, women were admitted only as observers to stand in the visitors’ gallery.