Schoolhouse Rock! Season 3 Episode 8

Ep 8. Sufferin' Till Suffrage

  • TV-NR
  • January 1, 1976
  • 3 min
  • 8.0  (38)

In this episode of Schoolhouse Rock, viewers are taken on a journey through the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Through catchy songs and animated visuals, the episode explores how women had to fight for their right to vote, and the obstacles they faced along the way.

The episode begins with a brief history of how the United States was founded on the principle of freedom and equality, yet women were still not allowed to vote. The viewer is then introduced to Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, two leaders of the suffrage movement who played a major role in advocating for women's voting rights.

The episode goes on to explain how women were often ridiculed and mocked for wanting to be treated as equals to men. It takes viewers through the struggles and hardships the suffragettes faced during their fight for the right to vote, including being arrested and jailed for their activism. The song "Sufferin' Till Suffrage" details the challenges faced by women, including how they were often seen as property of their husbands and unable to own property or earn a living of their own.

As the episode continues, viewers learn about the tactics the suffragettes used to gain attention and support for their cause, like organizing parades and rallies, and distributing literature on the need for women's voting rights. The episode also explores how the suffragettes were eventually successful in their efforts to gain the right to vote, with the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Overall, this episode of Schoolhouse Rock provides a fun and informative look at the women's suffrage movement in the United States. It teaches viewers about the hard-fought battle women had to wage in order to gain the right to vote, and illustrates how their activism and determination paved the way for future generations of women to participate fully in the democratic process.

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Schoolhouse Rock!, Season 3 Episode 8, is available to watch and stream on ABC. You can also buy, rent Schoolhouse Rock! on demand at Disney+, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    January 1, 1976
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    3 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (38)