Voting Rights History

Amelia Khatri

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Sinopse

Voting Rights History explores the long, complex journey of enfranchisement, from ancient roots to modern challenges. It examines the philosophical underpinnings of suffrage, the mechanisms used to deny voting rights, and the strategies employed to overcome barriers to participation. The book argues that expanding voting rights has not been a straight path; instead, it's a recurring cycle of progress followed by setbacks, demanding constant vigilance. One intriguing aspect is how the definition of "citizen" has been continuously redefined, often excluding groups based on race, gender or class.

 
The book progresses chronologically and thematically, beginning with ancient Greece and Rome before moving to modern democracies, including significant focus on the United States. It scrutinizes historical events from the Founding Fathers' limited vision to the Civil War Amendments, the Jim Crow era, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. A key strength lies in its cyclical perspective on voting rights struggles, challenging the idea of inevitable progress and highlighting the historical context of current debates like voter ID laws and gerrymandering.

Disponível desde: 15/02/2025.

Comprimento de impressão: 70 páginas.

Ciências Sociais e Humanidades

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