Emmeline Pankhurst Suffragettes
Emmeline Pankhurst and the Suffragettes
James McHale
At the beginning of the 20th century, women did not have the right to vote in Britain, one of the world’s leading democracies of the time. This desire for suffrage led to a bitter and often violent struggle between Britain’s government and its women. Arguably the most recognisable women’s activist group was The Suffragettes, led by Emmeline Pankhurst. Pankhurst was an effective leader of the often violent and militant group. She employed a number of different tactics in stages, and she herself led by example in many situations.
The Suffragette movement are best known for their violent tactics; however, Emmeline Pankhurst led them through three distinct stages of their campaign. The
James McHale
At the beginning of the 20th century, women did not have the right to vote in Britain, one of the world’s leading democracies of the time. This desire for suffrage led to a bitter and often violent struggle between Britain’s government and its women. Arguably the most recognisable women’s activist group was The Suffragettes, led by Emmeline Pankhurst. Pankhurst was an effective leader of the often violent and militant group. She employed a number of different tactics in stages, and she herself led by example in many situations.
The Suffragette movement are best known for their violent tactics; however, Emmeline Pankhurst led them through three distinct stages of their campaign. The