a person advocating for the extension of the right to vote; especially to women

a woman seeking the right to vote through organised, and sometimes violent, protest

The suffragettes

History

The position of women in the early twentieth century

Campaigns for women's suffrage

The government's response to the suffragettes

The contribution of women during WW1

Why it took so long for women to get the vote in Britain

In this unit, pupils investigate why it took so long for women to gain the vote in Britain and the factors that influenced this delay. In the next unit, ‘Thematic study: how has the role of women in British society changed?’, pupils will explore the broader changes in women’s roles and status in British society over time.

In ‘Widening the franchise: who gained the right to vote?’, pupils explored how the voting rights expanded over time. This unit builds on this by examining why it took so long for women to achieve suffrage in Britain, focusing on the barriers and struggles faced by the suffragists and suffragettes.

In this unit, pupils analyse why it took so long for women to win the vote in Britain. They learn about the position of women in the early twentieth century, the campaigns for suffrage and the government's responses to these campaigns and women's contributions during the Great War.

Women's suffrage: why did it take so long for women to get the vote in Britain?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which keyword describes departing from tradition?

Complete the sentence: In __________ the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) was formed by Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters.

What is the alternative name that members of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) were known by?

Which of the following are examples of tactics the WSPU used?

Complete the sentence: The aims of the WSPU became more {{}}, only aiming to get the right to vote on the same terms as men.

She was impatient with the suffragists’ lack of progress

She was patient with the suffragists’ significant lack of progress

She believed that speeches and petitions were not getting anywhere

She believed that speeches and petitions had furthered the cause

Why did Emmeline Pankhurst found the WSPU?

Which keyword describes having the right to vote?

Complete the sentence: In __________, Millicent Fawcett set up the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS).

What is the alternative name that members of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) were known by?

Which class in society did radical NUWSS members come from?

Which MP supported the NUWSS by presenting a petition to parliament on their behalf?

Which of the following are examples of tactics the NUWSS used?

Starter Quiz