She Became America’s First Female Mayor Because of a Sexist Prank
When 20 men led a dirty joke on Susanna M. Salter & it backfired.
Have you ever known that the first American woman who became mayor was due to a sexist prank? If you didn’t, then let’s turn you into a cool encyclopedia of historical facts:
The Opposition of Women Empowerment
Back in 1887, several men turned against the participation of women in politics. They completely opposed the notion of women empowerment, but despite such opposition, they nominated a woman for the mayor’s office of Argonia, Kansas.
Their aim? They wanted the female candidate to suffer from an overwhelming defeat which would lower the morale of women and remind them to never run for office again. Such humiliation tactic was to discourage women — a sexist prank for the chauvinist to chuckle over.
The men nominated Susanna Madora Salter, who won the election and zipped every mouth, putting eggs on the prankster’s faces. The woman not only won the elections but also fulfilled her duties exceptionally well.
