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After the Vote was Won.
- Source :
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History Today . Jan2017, Vol. 67 Issue 1, p47-52. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- The article explores how the political right to vote for women in Great Britain impacted women's social and political activities. Topics include the National Women Citizens’ Association (WCA), established in 1917, social activist Eleanor Rathbone, the Representation of the People Act of 1918 which expanded limited rights to women's vote, and the Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act of 1928 which gave rights to all women voters. women's efforts to improve roads and traffic, women's employment rights, and child welfare.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00182753
- Volume :
- 67
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- History Today
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 120648280