The overlooked history of deaf women suffragists in the fight for voting rights

Joan Marie Naturale

20d ago· 7 min readenInsight

education politics social justice history

Summary

This article highlights the overlooked contributions of deaf women suffragists in the fight for women's right to vote in the United States and Britain. The author, a researcher of deaf history, has compiled an online collection documenting how deaf women fought tirelessly alongside figures like Susan B. Anthony, despite facing harsh discrimination, low pay, and lack of appreciation. The piece aims to illuminate this hidden history and recognize the unique contributions of deaf women to the suffrage movement and broader women's emancipation.

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bskyThe overlooked history of deaf women suffragists in the fight for voting rightstheconversation.com

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If Susan B. Anthony had a deaf sister, everyone would know that deaf suffragists fought tirelessly for expanding women's right to vote, right alongside Anthony herself.

As a researcher of deaf history, including deaf women's history, I work to illuminate the often hidden history of deaf people and their unique contributions to the world.

Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, low pay and lack of appreciation, deaf women have fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including the right to vote.

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Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, low pay and lack of appreciation, deaf women have fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including the right to vote.

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