Tag: Suffragettes
Catriona McAra and Lesley McAra write about their ancestor Charlotte Marsh, a feminist and suffragette who was imprisoned for her beliefs. They ask themselves what her legacy is in their academic and professional practice.
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Australia’s Unruly Pankhurst
Geraldine Fela traces the political career of Adela Pankhurst – from communist anti-conscription campaigner to a conservative who assisted with the founding of a proto-fascist political party.
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Catherine Wilson: a dangerous woman in UK Parliament
How were women treated in early 20th century UK Parliament? Very differently to men. Catherine Wilson decided to challenge that in a subversive way: disguise herself.
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