Women's Rights Flashcards
arson
The act of deliberately setting fire to property with a view to causing extensive damage
Cat and Mouse Act
Allowed suffragettes on hunger strike to be release but re-arrested once well enough to complete their sentences
constitutional
A peaceful, legal way of campaigning, often using recognised political methods such as petitions
enfranchisement
To be granted the vote or the state having the vote
force feeding
Imprisoned suffragettes on hunger strike were fed with a rubber tube, inserted into the throat or nose and liquidised food being poured in
hunger strike
Some imprisoned suffragettes went on hunger strike to further raise awareness for their cause
manifesto
A public declaration or proclamation, stating the aims and methods of a campaign group
militant
Aggressive and violent behaviour in pursuit of a political cause, favouring extreme or confrontational campaign methods
NUWSS
The National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies was formed in 1897 and brought together many smaller suffrage organisations. Their method was non-confrontational and constitutional
pacifist
An individual who disagrees with war on principle
petition
A formal written request or application, especially one signed by many people to parliament
propaganda
The publication of resources and ideas designed to encourage a particular and specific response
Representation of the People Act
In 1918, the RPA granted the vote to women over 30 who were also householders, the wives of householders, owners of property over £5 or university graduates. The Act also granted the franchise to all men over the age of 21
suffrage
The right to vote in political elections
suffragette
A campaigner for women’s suffrage willing to undertake militant action or to break the law. Belonged to the WSPU
