"Are Women People? A Book of Rhymes for Suffrage Times" by Alice Duer Miller is a compilation of witty poems from the suffrage era that uses satire to explore the debate around women's right to vote. Through humorous verse, the book tackles arguments for and against women's suffrage, shining a light on social perspectives of women. The poems display different characters in conversations, using humor to criticize the idea that women shouldn't have the same rights as men. These poems argue for equality, challenging stereotypes and examining society's expectations, all while pointing out the flaws in arguments that deny women their rights. Ultimately, the book defends women's suffrage and makes a statement on the cultural beliefs of the time using satire, irony, and wit to expose fallacies against women's rights.

Are Women People? A Book of Rhymes for Suffrage Times
By Alice Duer Miller
Sarcastic poems expose society's silly reasons for keeping women from voting, using humor to fight for equality.
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2004-03-01
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Alice Duer Miller was an American writer whose poetry actively influenced political opinion. Her feminist verses influenced political opinion during the American suffrage movement, and her verse novel The White Cliffs influenced political thought during the U.S.'s entry into World War II. She also wrote novels and screenplays.
Alice Duer Miller was an American writer whose poetry actively influenced political opinion. Her feminist verses influenced political opinion during the American suffrage movement, and her verse novel The White Cliffs influenced political thought during the U.S.'s entry into World War II. She also wrote novels and screenplays.
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