Growth Of Woman Suffrage
Emmeline Pankhurst, president of the Women's Social and Political Union of England, delivered a lecture on "Woman Suffrage" at Brattle Hall, hosted by the Harvard Men's League for Woman Suffrage. She provided a historical overview of the movement, highlighting the exclusion of women from political rights despite their contributions to political freedom since the French Revolution and the 1832 Reform Act in England. The early 20th century saw the formation of the first women's political organization in England, driven by a desire for social reform and increased political influence. Pankhurst emphasized the widespread injustice faced by women, who were taxed and subject to laws without representation, and noted the significant number of women wage-earners. Pankhurst concluded that equal suffrage would ultimately benefit men more than women and signify a major advance in human progress.| Creator |
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The Harvard Crimson
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1911-12-07
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Digital
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https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1911/12/7/growth-of-woman-suffrage-pmrs-emmeline/
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| Tags | Student Publications |
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| Date Added | July 16, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | July 16, 2024 |
| Collection | Harvard and Gender Discrimination |