it was believed that women involved in politics would neglect their responsibilities at home.public life, including politics was seen to belong to the male sphere of influence.
a woman's sphere of influence was seen to be the home and raising children.it was felt that women could not be trusted to vote rationally.women were seen as physically, mentally, emotionally and morally inferior to men.The traditional view of a woman’s place in society had kept them out of the political sphere since democracy was established in Britain: they could not stand as candidates for parliament.However, at the outbreak of World War One, all British females continued to be excluded from the national political process: In Britain, Acts of Parliament had been passed in 1832, 18 to establish universal male suffrage. This meant they had opportunities to meet in large organised groups to discuss political and social issues.
The Industrial Revolution brought many women into full-time employment. Queen Victoria was not supportive of women gaining political influence
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