Politics changed quite radically
with Colonel Juan and Evita Peron
in power. Peronism sought to
widen the electoral participation,
which meant that women would
officially be included in the
process. In 1944, the Work and
Women's Assistance Directorate
was created. The petition for the female vote was made possible through this
organization. In 1945, female support of Peronism became proinent and the
push for women's right to vote became more widespread and powerful.
Eventually, Evita Formed the Female Peronist Party which was
exclusive to females and considered part of the foundation of the feminist
movement.
In September 1947, the law changed which enabled women to vote in Argentina. Although there were many others who fought for this political change, President Juan Peron and Evita are most closely associated with this event. During this pivotal moment in history, Evita addressed the Argentine people from the balcony of the Casa Rosado to announce the change in law that not only granted them the right to vote, but also the right to be voted for and elected to office.