Interesting how the end of wars seems to be a popular time for women to get the right to vote.
Diligent-Beach-7725 on
For many of them, it’s the year of autonomy or independence or exactly when men too got the right to vote.
Flilix on
Belgium is wrong; 1919 is the year of equal universal voting rights for men. Women were only in 1948.
In the 19th century, only those who payed enough taxes, i.e. rich people, were allowed to vote. By the end of the century the rules were slightly changed and all men could now vote, but rich people still got multiple votes. One of the main demands of the socialists was to put an end to this system and give equal voting rights to all men. Because these socialists abandoned their internationalist ideals in WW1 and actively supported the Belgian army, king Albert I rewarded them by pushing through this demand – somewhat against the will of the government.
In the 1920s there were already talks about voting rights for women, but the liberals and socialists opposed this because women were more conservative and would give a big advantage to the Catholic Party. That’s why it took until after WW2 for these rights to get passed.
Expensive_Speech3846 on
In some countries, the right to vote was interrupted; in others, this right was fictitious. In Switzerland, most regions introduced women’s suffrage before 1971.
Knashatt on
During the „[Era of Freedom](https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frihetstiden)“ in Sweden, some women were allowed to vote. This was between the years 1718–1772. After this, the right for this women to vote was abolished.
DegreeUnusual2928 on
Most catholic men and women in Northern Ireland weren’t able to vote until 1970 when one person one vote was introduced.
makerofshoes on
In Britain, only partial suffrage was granted to women in 1918. In 1928 it was made fully equal for men and women. From 1918-28 it was only granted to women over 30 years of age (while men could vote at 21), and only if they or their husband met certain qualifications of property ownership
I was just watching the show Seven Dials on Netflix which takes place in 1925 in England and one of the female characters quips about how men should give women the right to vote, so I was interested to look it up
Technical_Net9691 on
From 1919 in Sweden although the next election wasn’t until 1921.
But unmarried women were allowed to vote in local elections from the 1860’s.
hairychris88 on
1971 for Switzerland refers to federal elections. There were a few cantons that allowed it at cantonal and communal levels a few years earlier but it was still very late by European standards.
There was one Swiss canton where women couldn’t vote at cantonal (= state) level until 1990.
And this is a country where individual cantons have a huge amount of individual autonomy.
OrsoRosso on
Would be more interesting with the date men got the right to vote as well
starkvonhammer on
Your title makes it seem like you are angry about it.
Lieutenant_Cold on
Very cool having a black hand when representing older generations of european woman
HarlequinKOTF on
This is misleading. Swiss women hadn’t fully gained the right to vote until 1990.
Lyceus_ on
If 1918 is chosen for the UK, then Spain should be 1924 (limited voting right).
theunquietloop on
Switzerland is concerning
QkaHNk4O7b5xW6O5i4zG on
So, the same year that all men were allowed to vote in England
One of the few things I am proud of Egypt is that women were included in the first ever elections in 1954
oldpuzzle on
In Switzerland you can really tell how little resistance you get when the majority is in a financially comfortable position.
I once asked my dad how he, his dad and granddad voted in 1971. My dad who was in his early 20s and was really into hippie culture obviously voted yes.
His father also voted yes, although my dad thought the main reason behind the vote was that his father didn’t want to get in trouble with his wife. The grandfather voted no.
IntentionNegative516 on
The Switzerland number is not correct really – in Appenzell Innerrhoden, women were only allowed to vote as of **1991**!
ImportanceLive9344 on
Common Finnish dub.
Outrageous-Actuary-3 on
Yo Switzerland what the fuck
IlDonaldoTrump on
Now show men
overthere1143 on
It should be stated that in 1931 Portugal was a dictatorship. We became a republic in 1910 but the feeble democacry we had did not care to give women the right to vote. By 1929 the military had enough of political instability and took power. By 1933 a new constitution was published and voted in a general election, starting the Estado Novo.
Marius_Sulla_Pompey on
Turkish women were given right to stand in elections and vote in *local* elections in 1930.
InternationalOne2449 on
Can we take voting rights away from folks on retirement?
spartiecat on
The Soviets put a woman in space 8 years before Swiss women got the right to vote
slysmile on
would love to see a similar map of when women get the right to be elected
levsi on
Norway is also wrong, 1901 for rich women. Or women married to rich men. And only in communal elections. 1907 was just for the rich women. So it would be more correct to say 1913, as that was the year all women could vote freely. Still the first sovereign country in Europe to allow this, since Finland still was a Grand Duchy in Russia until 1917.
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Interesting how the end of wars seems to be a popular time for women to get the right to vote.
For many of them, it’s the year of autonomy or independence or exactly when men too got the right to vote.
Belgium is wrong; 1919 is the year of equal universal voting rights for men. Women were only in 1948.
In the 19th century, only those who payed enough taxes, i.e. rich people, were allowed to vote. By the end of the century the rules were slightly changed and all men could now vote, but rich people still got multiple votes. One of the main demands of the socialists was to put an end to this system and give equal voting rights to all men. Because these socialists abandoned their internationalist ideals in WW1 and actively supported the Belgian army, king Albert I rewarded them by pushing through this demand – somewhat against the will of the government.
In the 1920s there were already talks about voting rights for women, but the liberals and socialists opposed this because women were more conservative and would give a big advantage to the Catholic Party. That’s why it took until after WW2 for these rights to get passed.
In some countries, the right to vote was interrupted; in others, this right was fictitious. In Switzerland, most regions introduced women’s suffrage before 1971.
During the „[Era of Freedom](https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frihetstiden)“ in Sweden, some women were allowed to vote. This was between the years 1718–1772. After this, the right for this women to vote was abolished.
Most catholic men and women in Northern Ireland weren’t able to vote until 1970 when one person one vote was introduced.
In Britain, only partial suffrage was granted to women in 1918. In 1928 it was made fully equal for men and women. From 1918-28 it was only granted to women over 30 years of age (while men could vote at 21), and only if they or their husband met certain qualifications of property ownership
I was just watching the show Seven Dials on Netflix which takes place in 1925 in England and one of the female characters quips about how men should give women the right to vote, so I was interested to look it up
From 1919 in Sweden although the next election wasn’t until 1921.
But unmarried women were allowed to vote in local elections from the 1860’s.
1971 for Switzerland refers to federal elections. There were a few cantons that allowed it at cantonal and communal levels a few years earlier but it was still very late by European standards.
There was one Swiss canton where women couldn’t vote at cantonal (= state) level until 1990.
And this is a country where individual cantons have a huge amount of individual autonomy.
Would be more interesting with the date men got the right to vote as well
Your title makes it seem like you are angry about it.
Very cool having a black hand when representing older generations of european woman
This is misleading. Swiss women hadn’t fully gained the right to vote until 1990.
If 1918 is chosen for the UK, then Spain should be 1924 (limited voting right).
Switzerland is concerning
So, the same year that all men were allowed to vote in England
Iceland GO AWAY stop sneaking up on us like that
That’s not very égalité of you France.
Torille.
One of the few things I am proud of Egypt is that women were included in the first ever elections in 1954
In Switzerland you can really tell how little resistance you get when the majority is in a financially comfortable position.
I once asked my dad how he, his dad and granddad voted in 1971. My dad who was in his early 20s and was really into hippie culture obviously voted yes.
His father also voted yes, although my dad thought the main reason behind the vote was that his father didn’t want to get in trouble with his wife. The grandfather voted no.
The Switzerland number is not correct really – in Appenzell Innerrhoden, women were only allowed to vote as of **1991**!
Common Finnish dub.
Yo Switzerland what the fuck
Now show men
It should be stated that in 1931 Portugal was a dictatorship. We became a republic in 1910 but the feeble democacry we had did not care to give women the right to vote. By 1929 the military had enough of political instability and took power. By 1933 a new constitution was published and voted in a general election, starting the Estado Novo.
Turkish women were given right to stand in elections and vote in *local* elections in 1930.
Can we take voting rights away from folks on retirement?
The Soviets put a woman in space 8 years before Swiss women got the right to vote
would love to see a similar map of when women get the right to be elected
Norway is also wrong, 1901 for rich women. Or women married to rich men. And only in communal elections. 1907 was just for the rich women. So it would be more correct to say 1913, as that was the year all women could vote freely. Still the first sovereign country in Europe to allow this, since Finland still was a Grand Duchy in Russia until 1917.