Women on the Sidelines

Women on the Sidelines. In the newly renovated City Hall, women were forced to watch the first council meeting from the spectator seats in 1970, as they were n…

Location: City Hall, Winterthur, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

In the newly renovated City Hall, women were forced to watch the first council meeting from the spectator seats in 1970, as they were not allowed to participate due to a legal loophole. This event was a catalyst for the women's suffrage movement in Winterthur. The women's presence in the spectator seats was seen as a demonstration of their determination to participate in politics.

Source: Frauen auf der Wartebank

Women on the Sidelines — Winterthur, Canton of Zurich

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