Comparing Paul Stephenson and Emily Davison
I can explain why Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson's stories are similar.
Comparing Paul Stephenson and Emily Davison
I can explain why Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson's stories are similar.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Despite living some time apart, both Emily and Paul's stories are similar.
- They were both angry about something that affected them and other people in Britain.
- They both fought for equality.
- They were both prepared to go to prison for what they believed and to try and get things changed.
- They are both recognised today as brave people who helped to change Britain.
Common misconception
Some may think that Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson were fighting for the same thing.
Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson were fighting for different change to happen in Britain at different times, around 50 years apart.
Keywords
Suffragettes - the Suffragettes were a group of people who wanted women to have the right to vote in Britain
Arrested - when someone is arrested, they are taken away by the police because they have broken the law
Equality - equality means when everyone is treated fairly and in the same way
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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