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Jul 19, 2022 · The first state to grant female suffrage was Wyoming in 1869, earning it the nickname the Equality State. This wasn’t because Wyoming’s customs and norms favored women compared to other parts of the world.
Jul 9, 2018 · By Brandon Christensen. July 09, 2018. On July 10, 1890, the Territory of Wyoming entered the American republic as the 44th state of the union. It’s nickname, the “Equality State” can seem somewhat of a misnomer given Wyoming’s conservative politics and high GDP (PPP) per capita (it ranks seventh in the union), but a closer look at this ...
Aug 14, 2023 · In a 2022 analysis, U.S. News ranked Wyoming 45th out of the 50 states for gender equality. The state lagged behind other states most in two categories – representation and power, and family ...
Nov 6, 2009 · Wyoming was the first U.S. state to allow women to vote–an achievement that represented one of the early victories of the American women’s suffrage movement. Today, although it is the 10th ...
Wyoming was nicknamed the "Equality State" because of its historical role in establishing equal voting rights for women. Wyoming was the first territory to grant "female suffrage" and became the first state in the Nation to allow women to vote, serve on juries and hold public office.
For a fun way to learn about trailblazing Wyoming women, print and enjoy pages from this coloring book. It features just a fraction of the diverse and fascinating women who helped Wyoming earn its name: The Equality State. VIEW PDF. Free Travel Guide.
Wyoming is known as The Equality State because of the early adopter of women's rights. It was the first in the nation where women could vote, serve on juries and hold public office.
