Emmeline Pankhurst – woman registrar

The speaker recounts her transition from a board member to a registrar of births and deaths after her husband's death. She highlights the challenges faced by women, especially young mothers, and the lack of respect for women and children. The narrative includes a tragic case of a young mother sentenced for murder while the abuser went unpunished.

What position was the narrator appointed to after resigning from the board?

What were the women’s reactions to having a woman registrar?

What shocking stories did the narrator hear from the women she met?

How did the narrator feel about the respect for women and children in society?

What was the fate of the young mother mentioned in the text?