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30 minPG-13documentary

Synopsis

On 2 June 1946, Italian women voted for the first time, following the approval of their voting rights by Parliament on 1 February 1945.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • Meet the first Italian women voters in 1946.
  • Find out about the 1945 voting rights legislation.
  • See how women shaped the Italian Constitution.

Did You Know

  • On 2 June 1946, Italian women voted for the first time in history.
  • The right to vote for women was approved by the Italian Parliament on 1 February 1945.
  • Palmiro Togliatti proposed the women's voting rights legislation.
  • Twenty-one women were elected to the Constituent Assembly on 2 June 1946.

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Women's rights historyItalian political historyPost-war democracy
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Italian women first vote?

Italian women first voted on 2 June 1946.

Who proposed the right to vote for women in Italy?

The right to vote for women was proposed by Palmiro Togliatti and De Gasperi.

How many women were elected to the Constituent Assembly in 1946?

Twenty-one women were elected to the Constituent Assembly on 2 June 1946.

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