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
FACTOR THREE: Analysis One (Suffragists)
FACTOR THREE: Knowledge Two (Suffragists)
FACTOR THREE: Analysis Two (Suffragists)
FACTOR THREE: Analysis +
Suffragists
FACTOR THREE: Evaluation
Suffragists
FACTOR FOUR: Knowledge One
Influence From Abroad
By 1907 New Zealand, Finland and Norway had granted the act of suffrage for their women.
FACTOR FOUR: Analysis One
Influence From Abroad
This made it embarrassing for Britain to still be behind these ‘less democratic countries’ and made them look less powerful.
FACTOR FOUR: Knowledge Two (Influence From Abroad)
The Russian Revolution in 1917 shocked the world and installed a fear of revolt throughout Britain.
FACTOR FOUR: Analysis Two
(Influence From Abroad)
This would have made British politicians reconsider women’s enfranchisement as they did not want to see a revolt from the increasingly angry women.
FACTOR FOUR: Analysis +
(Influence From Abroad)
However, there is no evidence to say that this influence had any impact on Britain or was even discussed in parliament considering the ongoing war and uprising of the suffrage movements.
FACTOR FOUR: Evaluation
Influence From Abroad
FACTOR FIVE: Knowledge One
Changing Attitudes In Society
FACTOR FIVE: Analysis One
(Changing Attitudes In Society)
FACTOR FIVE: Knowledge Two
Changing Attitudes In Society
FACTOR FIVE: Analysis Two
Changing Attitudes In Society
FACTOR FIVE: Analysis +
Changing Attitudes In Society
FACTOR FIVE: Evaluation
Changing Attitudes In Society
CONCLUSION: LOA
CONCLUSION: Named vs Chosen
CONCLUSION: All vs Chosen
