The Modern Woman's Rights Movement: A Historical Survey

"The Modern Woman's Rights Movement: A Historical Survey" by Käthe Schirmacher is a recount from the early 1900s that explores the historical uprising for woman’s entitlements across different countries, shedding light on how the movement evolved and the important people who pushed for change. The book dives into the establishment of crucial groups like the International Council of Women, highlighting their strategic teamwork to push for women’s voting power and access to learning on a global scale. Beginning with a preface that considers the early historical environment of the woman’s movement, Schirmacher points out that the movement was mostly started by middle-class women in Germanic countries, eventually reaching the United States and beyond. The book is politically charged, as it highlights the push for women's political involvement, while also setting up the groundwork for a detailed look into the development of the movement across different cultural settings.