Mrs Pankhurst – marriage

The speaker discusses her upbringing, where her parents prepared her for marriage, including sending her to school in Paris. She married Richard Pankhurst, a barrister supportive of women's rights. Richard's support allowed her to engage in activities outside the home, including involvement in the Women's Franchise League, advocating for women's suffrage. The speaker campaigned for voting rights for all women, challenging the notion that married women did not need the vote.

What was the speaker's parents' main focus in her upbringing?

• Focusing on her artistic talents

• Teaching her to be independent

• Preparing her for marriage

• Encouraging her to pursue a career

How did Richard Pankhurst contribute to the speaker's activities?

• He discouraged her from participating in public life

• He supported her by hiring household help

• He was indifferent to her pursuits

• He insisted she focus solely on family

What was the primary goal of the women's franchise league?

• To advocate for women's suffrage

• To encourage women to stay at home

• To promote women's education

• To support women's employment

What does the term 'suffrage' mean as explained by the speaker?

• The right to own property

• The right to vote

• The right to education

• The right to work

Why did some people believe married women did not need the right to vote?

• They felt women were too emotional to vote

• They assumed husbands would vote on their behalf

• They believed women should focus on household duties

• They thought women were not educated enough