Part one of term paper
New Zealand is the first country in the world grants the women the vote. This is a major advance towards equality for women, and has an important influence on the worldwide suffrage movement. The achievement of New Zealand women gave a new hope and encouragement for all the women in the world struggling for emancipation. America, Australia, ...

Part two of term paper
... the early 1890s. Urban middle-class women led the WCTU, drawing the idea from overseas organizations particularly in America. One of USA temperance leaders, Mrs. Mary Clement Leavitt, visited New Zealand in 1985 and inspired the formation of New Zealand unions. She gave the message that "the home is woman's kingdom" and the woman should organize to defend their home and "attack the enemy alcohol" . (Kunowski, 1992:7) The idea she advocated was reflected in the support of women immediately. In the ...