Feminism has changed New Zealand’s society slowly over time, however with significance. Although we take no notice of these changes, without feminism woman would not have the right to vote, have equal pay to men, or have the right to make there own decisions about pregnancy. Feminism once frowned upon, is now becoming more socially accepted by both men and woman.

In 1893, New Zealand was the first country to give woman the right to vote.
Woman had gained inspiration to fight for their voting rights from John Stuart Mill. Feminist had tried to have the bill passed in 1878, 1879 and 1887. The bill was not passed several times due to ‘anti-feminist’ believing that politics was not natural for woman. However when the bill was finally passed, it was due to “personality issues ad political accident” as stated in the article ‘Woman’s suffrage in New Zealand.’ Once the bill was passed Woman placed there first votes on the 28th of November that year. It took two......

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Title: How Did Feminism Change New Zealand?
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