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?

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

The author begins their statement by introducing a man's point of view in a scenario where women are allowed to vote, and how that would alter their ego and social behaviour. This is done as a means to present a reason for men not to take a policy like that so lightly. The author then, with the final phrase "Let the majority rule", clearly invites the readers to have their voices heard about the matter, expecting these to be raised on favor of women.