Political Progress Of Women Flashcards
(9 cards)
In 1869 what did the Municipal franchise act do
Gave single women the right to vote in local elections
In 1870 what did the married women’s property act do
This meant that husbands no longer owned their property. Women were also able to sue for desertion without going to the workhouse
In 1870-1894 what were women allowed to do
Women were allowed to be elected to school boards,poor law guardianship, parish and district councils
In 1870 what did the Education act assure
It assured girls the same basic education as boys
In 1876 what did medical schools do
They opened their doors to women and in 1878 London university opened all its degrees to women .
In 1871what university opened
Newham college Cambridge was founded, women could attend Cambridge.
Better education gave women more
Employment opportunities in civil service, post office and private businesses
In 1860 what did the Nightingale school of nursing do
It helped make nursing a proper profession
In 1888 what was the match girls strike
It was when women won better working conditions
