Fidele Ntumba WA Ntumba English 185 March 10‚ 2015 The Immortalization of Emily W. Davison Social Movements often have a symbolic figure; that does not mean‚ however that there is usually one figure. The symbolic figure’s actions often represent a pivotal moment in the movement or a sacrifice for the movement. Martin Luther King‚ Patrice Lumumba‚ and Nelson Mandela‚ among others are some of the well-known icons of their respective movements. In “Deeds‚ not Words‚” Diane Atkinson suggests that Emily
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20th Century. Not all suffragettes agreed with militancy. The movement split into two major factions: The National Union of Women’s Suffrage Society (NUWSS) led by Millicent Fawcett and The Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) led by Emmaline Pankhurst and her daughter Sylvia. The WSPU and NUWSS’s fight for rights included constitutional methods‚ acceptance of imprisonment for civil disobedience but were best remembered for their acts of militancy. Throughout the Women’s Suffrage Movement the
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During the nineteenth century‚ some women had started to demand the right to vote in elections‚ and in 1918 the government finally gave in and let them have the rights. Now some people may argue that it was the rioting and campaigning of the Suffragettes that made the government give women the rights to vote‚ however the real reason was the hard work women had shown they were capable of during World War One. In 1906‚ the Daily Mail named the women who fought to try and get the vote for women‚ ‘The
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these passive tactics they had support and help from the National body. The WSPU or the Suffragettes used more forceful and “unladylike ” tactics. They officially formed on October 10‚ 1903‚ by the Pankhurst family‚ at their home in Manchester. Initially‚ there were only 6 members including the Pankhurst daughters‚ who as the organisation grew‚ became the leaders. Their tactics were to prove that women were not as they men may expect‚ therefore used more militant and violent actions including but not
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Source 1 is written by Christabel Pankhurst who was the leader of the WSPU. This means the source is primary evidence as it was written by not just a member of the society but by someone who ran it‚ resulting in us receiving firsthand knowledge on the nature of the WSPU. “The founders and
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dfghjkl;poiuytrdcvbnj;[piyrfghkl;po98u7yt5r4e gfggghhiiutfdfg “The steady pressure by the moderate Suffragists was the most important reason for the achievsuffragists attempted to do this by writing to MP’s‚ presenting petitions to parliament and by holding public meetings. The suffragists were not just focused on the vote but also supported other issues such as improvement in education. Martin Pugh a famous historian argues that the suffragists were one of the main factors contributing to women
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The steady pressure by the moderate suffragists was the most important reason for the achievement of votes for women by 1918.How accurate is this view? The 19th and 20th century were times of progressive change for the British society. With the beginning of industrialisation and the increasing literation of the common folk it was clear that demands for more democracy would be made. For men changed would happen faster since naturally men were the superior gender and were regarded as a reliable
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with the help of many past and present women’s rights activists including Emmeline Pankhurst and Malala Yousafzai. Them‚ and many others men and women helped to fight for what they believed in. These two women saw a problem in their society and decided to dedicate their lives to fighting for it‚ and because of these and many other fighters‚ and slowly these issues in inequality. Many men and women‚ including Emmeline Pankhurst and Malala Yousafzai have been fighting their entire lives for gender equality
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Protest‚ law and order in the 20th century 1- From the source we can learn that the Home Secretary had a negative view on the Suffragettes‚ as he thought that they were irresponsible in their actions. For example when he says “...chose to organise disturbances and commit assaults” and “chose to go to prison”. The repetition of the word “chose” highlights that the Suffragettes knew exactly what they were doing‚ but their actions were impulsive. However there is evidence in his speech that shows
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The suffragettes are well known for their acts of violence. They would damage property as a way off demanding for women’s suffrage. A tactic that the suffragettes were known for was their violent acts and property damage. In November 1911 when Asquith replaced the conciliation bill with a measure to enfranchise the last of the male population. “Furious that their bill was torpedoed the suffragettes smashed windows in protest” (Raeburn‚1975‚ P.53). This was a tactic that people recognised the suffragettes
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