Women & The Vote (Britain) Flashcards
INTRODUCTION: Background
In the 1900s women were seen as worthless and not politically able, they were expected to take care of their children and their husbands - leaving the important things to the men. However, by 1918 some women were given the right to vote…
INTRODUCTION: Factors & LOA
Along with (named factor), there were many other factors which played a part in the enfranchisement of some women: women’s war work, suffragettes, suffragists, influence from abroad and changing attitudes in society. This essay will argue that although (named factor) was very important in some women gaining the right to vote, women’s war work was the most important reason.
FACTOR ONE: Knowledge One
Women’s War Work
FACTOR ONE: Analysis One
Women’s War Work
FACTOR ONE: Knowledge Two
Women’s War Work
FACTOR ONE: Analysis Two
(Women’s War Work)
FACTOR ONE: Analysis +
Women’s War Work
However, many women had already been working for years in industry jobs within factories with very little political recognition.
FACTOR ONE: Evaluation
Women’s War Work
FACTOR TWO: Knowledge One
Suffragettes
The militant group were determined to gain media attention through harsh tactics such as the bombing of established politicians post boxes and chaining themselves to parliament in protest.
FACTOR TWO: Analysis One
Suffragettes
This indeed gained rapid media attention and caused the Suffragettes to be known worldwide - gaining them widespread support.
FACTOR TWO: Knowledge Two (Suffragettes)
The Suffragette Emily Davidson jumped before a horse to protest and created a martyr for the cause.
FACTOR TWO: Analysis Two (Suffragettes)
This created aptitudes of sympathy and publicity for the Suffragettes, gaining even more support from the public.
FACTOR TWO: Analysis +
Suffragettes
However, their publicity was not always positive and in some cases made it easier to brand the women as crazy and unfit for the vote.
FACTOR TWO: Evaluation
FACTOR THREE: Knowledge One
Suffragists
