Women And Social Change

Question 1

What role did the Suffragists (NUWSS) play in the campaign for votes for women?

Answer 1

Founded in 1867 by Millicent Fawcett
Used peaceful, legal methods (petitions, lobbying)
Built public and political support

Question 2

What was the impact of the Suffragettes (WSPU)?

Answer 2

Formed in 1903 by Emmeline Pankhurst
Used militant tactics (window-smashing, arson)
Raised profile but also caused backlash

Question 3

What changes did women experience post-WW2?

Answer 3

Greater workforce participation
Education Act 1944 increased access
1950’s saw return to domestic roles
1960’s sparked second wave feminism

Question 4

What role did women play in WW1?

Answer 4

Took on male jobs (munition factories, transport, farms)
Proved capability
Helped shift opinion toward granting the vote

Question 5

What did the 1918 Representation of the People Act mean for women?

Answer 5

Gave vote to women 30+ with property qualifications - partial suffrage