Question

Look at the figure. Imagine you were a citizen of Frankfurt in March 1848 and were present during the proceedings of the parliament. How would you (a) as a man seated in the hall of deputies, and (b) as a woman observing from the galleries, relate to the banner of Germania hanging from the ceiling?

Answer 1

1. As a man sitting in the hall of deputies, I feel that what was symbolized in Germania has come true, but the fact that women do not have equal political rights bothers me. Women have always been equally involved in all struggles. I believe this is an injustice.
2. As a woman observing from the galleries, I feel that whatever has been achieved today is only a partial victory. Half of the population has yet to obtain political rights. Germania is a female figure, and German women are still denied the ability to vote. It's unfair.