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Switzerland's 1971 Women's Suffrage Vote: The Last Holdout

Switzerland's 1971 Women's Suffrage Vote: The Last Holdout

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In 1971, Switzerland became one of the last democracies in the world to grant women the right to vote at the federal level — and it only happened after a national referendum forced by the Federal Supreme Court. This episode explores the long struggle that led to that vote, from the first women's suffrage movements in the late 19th century to the decisive 1971 referendum. Lucas and Luna discuss the key figures, including the pioneering suffragist Emma Pieczynska-Reichenbach and the activist Gertrud Woker, who pushed for change despite fierce opposition from conservative rural cantons. They also examine the unique Swiss political system — where federalism and direct democracy allowed cantons like Appenzell Innerrhoden to resist until 1990. The episode delves into the cultural and political arguments used by opponents, the role of the Second World War in shifting attitudes, and the final, nail-biting vote that ended male-only political power at the national level. A story of patience, strategy, and the limits of Swiss direct democracy. #Switzerland #WomensSuffrage #1971 #EmmaPieczynskaReichenbach #GertrudWoker #AppenzellInnerrhoden #DirectDemocracy #Federalism #GenderEquality #SwissPolitics #WomensRights #Referendum #20thCentury #Europe #History #FexingoHistory #SuffrageMovement #Democracy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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