Re: The meaning of "hillbilly"

From: L C <lightcastle_at_lnSYSl2RG5F_957Z_YspBDLwPGi4v0_WPkPjad6962GopUbTXeiobMJSs8q5XvFr>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:52:02 -0500

In the US, this connection was particularly stark. (Obviously, it took different forms in other countries.)

The late 19th century/early 20th century version of the Temperance movement (it was much older than that) really did dovetail extensively with the push for women's sufferage.
LC

Jeff wrote:
>
> It is what happens when you give women the vote in a society where
> alcohol abuse and binge-drinking went hand in hand with domestic
> violence. The Temperance Movement (the anti-alcohol movement that led
> to Prohibition) was one of the driving forces of the Women's Sufferage
> Movement.
>
> Jeff
>
> _