Here are some arguments in favour of the right to vote for women. Which of these are consistent with the idea of equality? Give reasons.
(a) Women are our mothers. We shall not disrespect our mothers by denying them the right to vote.
(b) Decisions of the government affect women as well as men, therefore, they also should have a say in choosing the rulers.
(c) Not granting women the right to vote will cause disharmony in the family.
(d) Women constitute half of humanity. You cannot subjugate them for long by denying them the right to voteThe statement (a) and (d) are consistent with the idea of equality.
In a democracy every decisions of the government affect women as well as men. There should be no discrimination on the basis of gender. They are part and parcel of the society. They constitute half of humanity. No society or state should ignore them. Equality and freedom are two most vital principles of democracy. They should not be subjugate in democratic society. Moreover it is not possible to deny them the right to vote.
