Suffrage

What does the term 'separate spheres' refer to in the context of 19th-century beliefs about gender roles?

• The belief that men should be involved in work and business outside the home, while women should remain within the home, looking after children and the household.

• The idea that men and women should have equal roles in both the home and the workplace.

• The belief that women should be the primary breadwinners, while men manage the household.

• The concept that men and women should not interact socially or professionally.

Who were the Suffragists and what methods did they use to campaign for women's right to vote?

• The Suffragists were a political group that campaigned for the enfranchisement of women using parliamentary methods such as petitions, public meetings, marches, and writing letters.

• The Suffragists were a militant group that used violence and arson to demand voting rights for women.

• The Suffragists were a secret society that only campaigned through underground newspapers and coded messages.

• The Suffragists were a group that focused solely on gaining voting rights for men through peaceful protests.

By the late 19th century, women could vote in general elections in Britain.

• True

• False

What was the main difference between the Suffragists and the WSPU (Women's Social and Political Union)?

• The Suffragists used peaceful, parliamentary methods, while the WSPU encouraged more militant tactics such as chaining themselves to railings and disrupting public meetings.

• The Suffragists only campaigned for local elections, while the WSPU focused on national elections.

• The Suffragists were a male-only group, while the WSPU was exclusively female.

• The Suffragists supported the government, while the WSPU opposed all forms of government.

What event is Emily Davison known for in 1913?

• Stepping out in front of the King's horse at the Epsom Derby, which led to her death.

• Winning the Nobel Peace Prize for her activism.

• Becoming the first woman to vote in a UK general election.

• Leading the first women's march in London.

What was the impact of the First World War on women's roles in Britain?

• Women were recruited to complete jobs previously completed by men, such as working in munition factories.

• Women were not allowed to work outside their homes during the war.

• Women were sent to fight on the front lines alongside men.

• Women lost all their rights and were not permitted to vote.

What did the Representation of the People Act (1918) achieve for women?

• It granted women over the age of 30 who owned property the right to vote.

• It allowed all women to become Members of Parliament.

• It gave women equal pay to men.

• It allowed women to serve in the military.

What was life like for women in the 19th century?

• Separate spheres

• Working class women

• Middle class women

What did people think about gender roles in the 19th century?

• A) Sexism

• B) Gender

There are rules about what roles or jobs women can do in modern British society.

• No, there are no such rules.

• Yes, women can only do certain jobs.

• Women are not allowed to work in most jobs.

• Women can only work part-time.