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the opposition women had to face while they attempted to gain support for their involvement in politics.

Throughout the 20th century in Latin America, women fought for their right to gender equality within politics. Many different efforts were made in order to demonstrate the abilities of women and their desire to be involved, such as protesting, rallying, and fighting during the revolution. Also during this time, women in other parts of the world were also fighting for equal rights. Similar to women in Latin America, women in the United States organized protests, rallies, and conventions. During these organized meetings, the women discussed or protested about their civil rights as humans. Women of the United States created a document listing their sentiments and grievances. Other women around the world fought, just as the women in Latin America who fought in the Mexican Revolution. Document 3 is an image of female soldiers during the Mexican Revolution. These women demonstrated how capable they were to perform the duties of a man. Document 5 is an excerpt from a speech by an anarchist and union organizer. In this speech, Maria Luisa Marin attempts to persuade her listeners, the people of Veracruz, to do all they can. Document 8 is a photograph of women protesting to find out information about their families. Protesting is all these women are able to do because they do not have any political power. Document 9 is an interview between a community activist and a historian discussing women’s roles in the revolution. The speaker explains what women did during the revolution stating that these women established the idea that women can truly be equal to men. The author of document 5, Maria Luisa Marina, strives to lessen the power of the government within her society. She states that they must not wait for the powerful to help. She stresses the value of solidarity and dignity and how there will never be an appreciation of these things from the government. She rallies the people of Veracruz to support her cause. An additional document from the perspective of one who is against women’s involvement in politics would be helpful. This document would show the opinions of both the supporters and the opposition about the efforts being made. Documents 3, 5, 8, and 9 all show what was done by the women in order to gain political positions.

The Mexican Revolution introduced to women their ability to perform the duties of men. The females who fought alongside men on the battlefield were called soldaderas, who most often fought through choice or coercion. Before the Mexican Revolution, women were portrayed as a shadow of their husbands and domestic workers. The Mexican Revolution provided the opportunity for women to prove their capabilities. Women not only served on the frontlines of the battle, but also served as nurses, cooks, and other assorted jobs that the militia was unable to perform. Those who opposed the involvement of women suggested that the women were attempting to convert themselves to men. In order to preserve their feminine characteristics, they dressed in clothing that was suitable for a woman during that time as they fought in battle. Women also smuggled goods from the U.S. and carried wounded soldiers back to their base proving that these women served an important role in the Mexican Revolution.

During the 20th century in Latin America, the abilities of women were being challenged. Women believed they deserved a role in government in order to protect themselves and their children. Females fought for their equality amongst men in politics, economics, and culture. Although there were supporters of women in politics, there was opposition from men because they thought the only role of a woman was to dedicate herself to her home. Supporters fought the opposition through protesting, rallying, and proving their abilities by being involved in the Mexican Revolution. The women wanted to establish that they were capable of doing the