Music was often used in the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Music played an instrumental role in the parades, rallies, and conventions that were held and attended by suffragists.[1] The songs, written for the cause, unified women from varying geographic and socioeconomic positions because the empowering lyrics were set to widely known tunes.[2] Singing was expected from women, whereas political speaking was discouraged, which meant the use of music provided women with an outlet to voice their political opinion.[3] Music made a significant impact on women's rights efforts throughout the twentieth century. It also continues to be a medium to remember past suffrage efforts and promote feminism today.[4]
- ^ Smith, Eleanor (1915). Hull House songs. Clayton F. Summy Co. OCLC 11002052.
- ^ Love 2002, p. 81.
- ^ Hobbs, June Hadden (1997). I sing for I cannot be silent : the feminization of American hymnody, 1870–1920. University of Pittsburgh Press. ISBN 0-585-03445-1. OCLC 42854542.
- ^ Hetherly, Marian (26 August 2020). "The em-power of music in the Women's Suffrage Movement". news.wbfo.org. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
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