Stories from Emily Davison's activism
I can describe some of Emily Davison's actions as a militant suffragette.
Stories from Emily Davison's activism
I can describe some of Emily Davison's actions as a militant suffragette.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Suffragettes did lots of things to fight for women to be allowed to vote.
- They were militant: prepared to break the law and go to prison to accomplish this.
- Emily Davison was arrested lots of times for the things she did.
- She broke windows, set fire to postboxes and even threw stones at an important politician.
- In prison, Emily even stopped eating to try to show how important it was for women to be allowed to vote.
Keywords
Politician - a politician is a person who works in the government
Militant - violent or aggressive tactics can be described as militant
Arrested - when someone is arrested, they are taken away by the police because they have broken the law
Law - a law is a rule that everyone has to follow
Common misconception
Some children might think that militant tactics are a good way for them to get the things that they want to.
The Suffragettes used extreme tactics because they felt that it was their only option. Going on hunger strike is dangerous. For the issues that children might face, there are many safer and less harmful ways to make a change.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
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to go to university.
to get a degree certificate.
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a person who works in the government
a rule that everyone has to follow