American and British democracy On the surface both Great Britain and America fulfil all the basic requirements of democracy‚ they have universal suffrage‚ and both governments are regularly held accountable to the people. However‚ when it comes to judging which is the most democratic‚ you have to look at how each system works. When looking at the governmental systems up close it is easy to see them both as being less than full democratic. In both the UK and USA any citizen‚ be
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The Impact of the ‘Famous Five’ on Women’s Political Rights Five women contested the legal meaning of the term ‘persons’ in court: Emily Murphy‚ Henrietta Muir Edwards‚ Nellie McClung‚ Louise McKinney‚ and Irene Parlby‚ also known as the “Famous Five” (Koshan‚ 2008). The Albertan women contested its significance in the law before the Supreme court in 1927‚ where they lost at trial (Historica). They‚ then‚ appealed to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council who‚ at that time‚ “served as a court
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However‚ although it is evident that the Industrial Revolution had resulted in political changes‚ economic and social facets of the world were also considerably affected. The economic and social changes contributed towards a domino effect that eventually affected politics. The technological developments achieved by the Industrial Revolution had facilitated trading activities that affected the balance of power amongst the European powers as well as the political structure of nations. Economic strength
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October 1903 she helped found the more militant Women’s Social and Political Union(WSPU). WSPU members were the 1st to be named “suffragettes”. Emmeline led WSPU-a passionate group of women who were willing to take arastic action (tied to railings‚smashing windows). Pankhurst defended their militant tactics. The members were often arrested. In 1913 Christabel (daughter) took leadership
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In the time after this‚ the movement underwent conflict and unity alike‚ welcoming new leaders and a larger community of suffragettes. In the 1910s‚ the movement underwent an infusion of passion and motivation after being dormant and divided for a time prior. With new leadership and a new plan for suffrage‚ the 19th Amendment was passed in 1920‚ officially giving women the right
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Rape is a difficult subject to explain to others because it is traumatic experience that people not involved will be unable to deal with the situation. Laurie Anderson’s novel Speak focuses on this very issue. The protagonist‚ Melinda Sordino‚ must face the challenges of high school‚ family issues‚ and the inability to express herself. Mr. Freeman‚ David Petrakis‚ and sports are the things Melinda relies on to overcome the past that haunts her. Mr. Freeman is a factor that motivates Melinda Sordino
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allowed to leave their houses and were domestic servants for their husbands. They couldn’t vote at all. If they were divorced‚ they would have been treated as an outcast and have no employment and would not be able to drive. The Suffragists and Suffragettes used contrasting methods to try and get women the vote. The Suffragists methods to try and get the vote were peaceful as they took to the streets for promotional protests and set up stalls and handed out propaganda posters. They even sent petitions
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IOC Annotations Kray Sisters Basic context: The only poem in the collection that is not a dramatic monologue‚ it is also one of the 3 poems based on real characters from the 20th century. The real Kray twins were brother Ronney and Reggie‚ famous around the East of London around the 50s and 60s. They ran protection rackets and had money in various clubs. Eventually they were imprisoned for the murder of jack the hat in 69 after evading police for years‚ they were recommended to serve at least 30
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and the Woman Suffrage Question (1997); Holton‚ S.‚ Feminism and Democracy: Women ’s Suffrage and Reform Politics in Britain‚ 1900 –1918 (1986); Kraditor‚ A. S.‚ The Idea of the Woman Suffrage Movement‚ 1890 –1920 (1965); Pankhurst‚ Sylvia‚ The Suffragette Movement (1931; repr. 1971); Smith‚ Harold L.‚ The British Women ’s Suffrage Campaign‚ 1866 –1928 (1998); Solomon‚ M. M.‚ ed.‚ Voice of Their Own: The Woman Suffrage Press‚ 1840 –1910 (1991); Stanton‚ Elizabeth Cady‚ et al.‚ eds.‚ The History of
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In the history of literary texts‚ many original tales have often been appropriated decades later with a different message or purpose in the mind of the creator. The ideas‚ values and plotline are redefined in a new context to appeal to a different audience. Like all texts‚ both Pygmalion‚ written by George Bernard Shaw and Pretty Woman‚ directed by Gary Marshall‚ reflect values‚ beliefs and attitudes of the time‚ nearly 80 years apart. The use of different forms highlights the different intended
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