Statue of suffragette Alice Hawkins unveiled to commemorate 100 years since the passing of the Representation of the Peo

The video highlights the story of Alice, a forgotten suffragette who was a working-class woman dedicated to the women's rights movement. Despite her demanding life, she actively campaigned for women's suffrage and equal pay. Alice was imprisoned multiple times for her activism, and her legacy is celebrated in Leicester. The video emphasizes the importance of remembering the suffragette movement and its impact on women's rights today.

What was Alice's primary role in the suffrage movement?

• She organized protests in London.

• She wrote articles for newspapers.

• She recruited women across the country.

• She was a political leader.

What was Alice's main goal in her workplace activism?

• To introduce new machinery in the factory.

• To reduce working hours for women.

• To achieve pay parity with her male colleagues.

• To become the manager of Equity Shoes.

How many times was Alice imprisoned for her activism?

• Five times

• Ten times

• Three times

• Seven times

Why is it important to remember the suffrage movement, according to the transcript?

• To celebrate the achievements of famous leaders.

• To ensure everyone knows the history and reasons for the fight for voting rights.

• To promote tourism in Leicester.

• To encourage more women to join the workforce.

Which statue is dedicated to all who fought for women's rights?

• The Equity Shoes statue

• The Pankhurst statue

• The Hawkins statue

• The Leicester statue