The suffragettes
I can explain why some women were frustrated at the lack of progress of the NUWSS and why the more radical WSPU was formed.
The suffragettes
I can explain why some women were frustrated at the lack of progress of the NUWSS and why the more radical WSPU was formed.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some suffragists were becoming disillusioned with the lack of progress made by the NUWSS.
- In 1903 the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) was formed by Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters.
- The WSPU employed more radical tactics, such as large demonstrations.
- The aims of the WSPU became more conservative, only aiming to vote on the same terms as men.
- The actions of the WSPU became more violent from 1906.
Common misconception
Suffragists were the same as suffragettes.
One way for pupils to remember the difference is that the suffraGETtes wanted to GET things done - deeds not words.
Keywords
Suffrage - the right to vote
Suffragist - a person advocating for the extension of the right to vote; especially to women
Suffragette - a woman seeking the right to vote through organised, and sometimes violent, protest
Radical - departing from tradition
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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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