A group of the wisest women in your town will be selected to rule. They will have full authority in all matters of government. They alone will have the power to replace themselves. They will try to rule wisely and fairly, and keep the best interests of the people in mind at all times.

Excerpt from w. e. b. du bois jon reese 4 du bois was one of the first male civil rights leaders to recognize the problems of gender discrimination. he was among the first men to understand the unique problems of black women, and to value their contributions. he supported the women's suffrage movement and strove to integrate this mostly white struggle. he encouraged many black female writers, artists, poets, and novelists, featuring their works in his crisis magazine and sometimes providing personal financial assistance to them. the cause was that w. e.b. du bois encouraged many black female writers, artists, poets, and novelists. what was the result? think about cause-and-effect relationships.