Social-Democracy and Woman Suffrage / A Paper Read by Clara Zetkin to the Conference of Women Belonging to the Social-Democratic Party Held at Mannheim, Before the Opening of the Annual Congress of the German Social-Democracy

Name: Social-Democracy and Woman Suffrage / A Paper Read by Clara Zetkin to the Conference of Women Belonging to the Social-Democratic Party Held at Mannheim, Before the Opening of the Annual Congress of the German Social-Democracy
Author: Klara Zetkin

By Klara Zetkin

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A political paper argues that the demand for women's suffrage must be grounded in social and economic conditions produced by capitalist production and the increasing entry of women into wage labor, rather than framed as a natural-rights claim advanced by middle-class activists. It critiques middle-class tactics, recommends practical approaches for making suffrage a central demand of the working-class movement, and surveys historical and local franchise arrangements—including property- and tax-based restrictions—to show how voting rights intersect with class interests and political strategy.

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Klara Zetkin

Klara Zetkin was a prominent German Marxist theorist, activist, and advocate for women's rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is best known for her work in the socialist movement and her efforts to integrate women's issues into the broader labor movement. Zetkin's influential paper, "Social-Democracy and Woman Suffrage," presented at a conference of the Social-Democratic Party, highlights her commitment to advocating for women's suffrage and social justice. Throughout her life, she played a crucial role in organizing international women's movements and was a key figure in the establishment of International Women's Day. Her legacy continues to inspire feminist and socialist movements worldwide.