Suffrage Amendment Symposium

Welcome to the University of Southern Indiana's 2020 American Women's Suffrage Symposium!

The Women’s Suffrage Amendment is 100 years old in 2020. While this is an accomplishment worth celebrating, it is also one with a mixed legacy. Though women won the rights of citizenship and access to the ballot, that victory was not extended to all women or all Americans for decades after. "Today the United States celebrates its legacy as a model democratic nation, yet many still do not enjoy the full rights of suffrage and political forces have conspired to limit access to the ballot and dilute the power of the vote," said Dr. Denise Lynn, coordinator of the Symposium.

 This symposium aims to explore the complicated history of women’s suffrage in the United States and beyond, as well as the question of citizenship, and who has access to citizenship.

To view the research and artwork created by our 44 participants below, click on the thumbnail or link for each piece. If you would like to leave a comment or question, a comment box is provided at the bottom of this webpage.

Artwork

	Photo Series
100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage Amendment by Briana Cypress See the full piece.	by Megan Thorne Listen to Megan talk about her project and research.	Suffrage in the United States Infographic by Chris York See the full piece.

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The University of Southern Indiana’s Gender Studies Committee presents this symposium in partnership with Africana Studies and Global Studies.