Read this paragraph from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I.

We have shown that woman is not correctly represented by man at the ballot-box. Could her voice be heard, it would alter the choice of public men and their character. With legislators compelled to respect her opinions, the law itself, constitutions, and politics reflect, to a just extent, her peculiar views and interests. Nor is it for us to decide whether these would be for the better or worse. Let the majority rule.

What is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph?

to inform readers about voting restrictions
to inform readers about a political movement
to persuade readers that women deserve the right to vote
to entertain readers with a story about women who become lawmakers