Beyond the Ballot: Women’s Rights and Suffrage from 1866 to Today

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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
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Claire Kennan, Matthew Smith, Steven Franklin
Royal Holloway, University of London & UK Parliament
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