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

Knowledge of parliamentary reform in the early 20th century and the wider campaign for women's rights will help pupils contextualise the social changes in Britain, that took place in the later part of the century (Y9).

Pupils will have knowledge of how women have been impacted since medieval times, with their knowledge of the Anarchy (Y7) and Elizabeth I (Y8). Pupils' knowledge of the Enlightenment and the power of new ideas will also give them an appreciation of the significance of the Campaign for Women's Suffrage (Y8).

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

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?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz