Brief Introduction
Explore the campaign for women’s right to vote and its impact on women’s rights and equality to the present day.
Requirements
- This course is intended for anyone with an interest in nineteenth or twentieth century history, the women’s suffrage campaign or the history of women’s rights. It does not require any reading before you start or previous experience of studying the subject.
Outline
- Women in the Nineteenth Century: Myth, Reality and Pioneers
Introduction
Women in Literature
Women in Art
Women and Work
Women and the Law
Pioneers: Women's Education and the Campaign to Abolish the Slave Trade
Pioneers: The Contagious Diseases Act and Factory Reform
Week 1 Conclusion
The Women's Suffrage Campaign
Introduction
The Campaign Begins
The Suffragists
The Suffragettes
Assessing Suffragette Militancy, Then and Now
Forgotten Organisations and Supporters
Week 2 Conclusion
Responses to the Women's Suffrage Campaign
Introduction
The Political Response to the Women's Suffrage Campaign
The State Responds
Popular Reactions to the Women's Suffrage Campaign
Impact of the First World War
The Representation of the People Act
Conclusion
Beyond the Ballot
Introduction
The Impact of Women Voters
Women in Westminster
New and Equality Feminism
Second Wave Feminism
Women and Parliament Today
Week 4 and Course Conclusion
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the history of women's rights and how gender equality has evolved over time. This course is highly recommended for anyone interested in women's rights and gender equality.
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the course content to be comprehensive and informative.
Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of women's rights history
- Informative and engaging course content
- Great discussions with other learners
- Expert instructors with a wealth of knowledge
- Flexible learning schedule
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be too lengthy
- Some users felt that the course lacked depth in certain areas
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Some users experienced technical difficulties
- Some users found the course to be too basic