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Edinburghcaughtupinwomen 8 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 www.edinburghnews.com EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS www.edinburghnews.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 9 FEATURES SUFFRAGETTESTIMELINE 1832 Celebrating the suffragette spirit together Mary Smith presented the first women’s suffrage petition to Parliament 1866 Awomen’s suffrage committee was formed ■ SHAPPI KHORSANDI Edinburgh caught up in women’s struggle for equality as bomb set off at Royal Observatory 1867 Comedian, Lydia Becker founded the Manchester National Author and Society for Women’s Suffrage Amnesty Picture: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND supporter EFORE 1918 women had almost no role in 1897 BBritishpolitics –they HAVING A VOICE: A National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies NE hundred yearsago didn’t even havethe right to suffragette march on Princes (NUWSS) was founded today, British women vote. Awoman’s role was do- Street in 1909 Owere given avoice. For mestic, encompassinglittle out- 1903 the first time, many mothers, side having children and taking daughtersandsisterscouldhave care of the home. The suffra- Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) asay in how their country was gettes changed this. was formed by Emmeline Pankhurst and two run. face surveillance, intimidation, Every time these women have The 19th century was an era of her daughters. Mrs Pankhurst was arrested, Back then, suffragettes up and threats,imprisonmentandsome spokenup, they’ve helped make of massive change. The Indus- tried and imprisoned on anumber of occasions down the countrywould stop even risk theirlives.But you life better for others —toen- trial Revolution and numerous over the next decade at almost nothing to get their don’t need to travel thousands sure that you and I, as well fu- reforms,including the abolition voicesheard in parliament. The of miles to meet womenfight- ture generations, enjoy afairer, of slavery in 1833, saw society 1907 struggle to win the vote was ing for justice and equality. In more equal world. changed forever. Women did long and arduous, but in 1918 fact, there’s probably awoman The amazing achievements see some progress –in1859 Women’s Freedom League founded by Charlotte these brave women won. human rights defender living at of these often-unsung heroes the first female doctor was reg- Despard and Teresa Billington-Grieg Since then, women around your doorstep. deserve to be celebrated, and istered, in 1878 women could the worldhavechannelled the This is why Amnestyand Amnesty wants to put them graduatefrom university,and 1909 suffragette spirit to campaign this newspaper want read- on its Suffragette Spirit Map of in 1882 women were allowed Hunger strikes and force-feeding began for progress. They have stood ers to nominate the incredible Britain. to keep inherited property and up to racism, sexism, homo- women who are makingareal The interactive map, which wages. But they still couldn’t 1914 phobia, corruption and much difference in theirlocal area. will launch on International vote. First World War begins and WSPU and NUWSS more. Ordinary women from all walks Women’s day, will be asym- Campaigns for women’s cease campaigning Last century’s suffragettes are of life —from students to shop- bolofthe suffragette legacy rights, includingthe right to today’s women human rights keepers, office workers to OAPs —proudly displaying how far vote, started around the mid- defenders. Every day they har- —are doing extraordinary we have come over the past 19th century, after Mary Smith 1918 ness their passionate voices to things. century, but highlighting delivered the firstwomen’s Representation of the People Act passed empower communities and cre- They might have stood up how much life-changing suffrage petition to parlia- allowing men over 21 and women over 30 to ate afairer world. to bullies, helped the home- work is still being carried out ment in 1832. But it wasn’t re- vote Amnesty International less, aided refugees, worked today. ally until 1897, when Millicent campaigns to help pro- to protect the environment So, over to you: Which Fawcett founded the National 1919 tect women human rights or campaignedfor better 21st century suffragette de- Union of Women’s Suffrage defendersaround the world. access to healthcare. The list serves to be put firmly on the Societies, that the campaign for Nancy Astor is the first female MP to sit in the These brave campaigners often goes on. map? women’s suffrage really gained House of Commons momentum. These campaigners were 1928 HOW TO NOMINATE known as suffragistsand they Representation of the People Act is amended To nominate an amazing woman in your local area, please visit www.amnesty.org.uk/ believed debate, petitionsand and allows everyone over the age of 21 to vote suffragettespirit. All women must have carried out work to help others in their local peacefulprotest were the keys area within the last 10 years. to success. But the suffra- All successful nominees will be contacted to give consent prior to being placed on the gists failed to get results, and 1970 Suffragette Spirit Map of Britain. many campaigners decided a Equal Pay Act –men and women get the same This campaign has been funded by People’s Postcode Lottery. more militant approach was cut phone lines and one, Emily the Capital and the vein of afew currant biscuitswrapped the Royal Scottish Academy in wage for same job required. Davidson, threw herselfunder a political action ran from rallies in paper, acoupleofsafety pins, Edinburgh. In 1903 Emmeline Pankhurst racehorse to get the suffragette to rousingspeeches to criminal and in the groundswerefound The centreofEdinburgh was Source: Parliament.uk and her two daughters Christa- message heard. activity. two pieces of paper” –one read also the setting for asuffragist FIRSTMINISTER SHOWS HERSUPPORTASSTAMPS MARK DAY bel and Sylvia,set up the Wom- But the suffragettes’fight So desperate were the city’s “How beggarly appearsargu- demonstration in October 1909, en’s Political and Social Union paid off. In 1918, the Repre- women to draw attention to ment before defiant deed. Votes whichdrew “an enormous SING IT: Bessie Watson, aged9,dressedfor the Women’s NICOLA Sturgeon has achievements –itis in Manchesterwith its slogan sentation of the People Act was their cause, many served prison for women.” crowd”. It was described in The Franchise Procession andDemonstration in October 1909 announced a£500,000 also atime to inject “deeds not words”. Thesewom- passed, giving women over the terms for public disturbance. Another suffragette, Maude Scotsman as an “afternoon that fund to drive greater new momentum into en becameknownassuffra- age of 30 who owned acertain And one story,which remains Edwards,who had attempted will be remembered as agreat storiesremain hidden –tucked public gardens, streets and representation of women in increasing women’s gettes and soon made headlines amount of property the right to unsolved to this day, saw a to draw attention to Mrs Pan- success”. away only to be unearthedon thoroughfares are packed with Scottish politics in “tribute” political representation up and down thecountry. vote,alongwithall men over 21. woman, suspected to be asuf- khurst’sfailed attempt to lead And now, acentury after the an anniversary or when alocal proud reminders of the city’s to the suffragettes. and supporting their Suffragettes were ashock to It would be afurther ten years fragette, set off abomb at the adeputation to the King at hard-fought battle to have the group takes an interest. Our history –they’rejustall men. The First Minister said contribution to Scottish Edwardian society. They in- untilthe vote was extended Royal Observatory. Buckingham Palace,was tried voices of women across the much progress had been political and public life. terrupted political meetings, to all women, when the Equal On May 21, 1913, the attack at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on country heard,isdoubtless made since women won “While we have come a chained themselves to railings, Franchise Act was passed, but was reported to have taken Friday, July 3, 1914. She was worthy of celebration. the right to vote acentury long way since 1918, much yelled while waving banners it was amajor step in the right place at 1am in which “the convicted and imprisoned af- But 100 yearson, the voices ago but stressed that more still needs to be done if we emblazoned with VOTES FOR direction for the movement. perpetrators left behind them ter being found guilty of slash- may be louder but the accom- action is needed. are to eradicate gender WOMEN, were regularly ar- The fight for rightful suf- aladies’ handbag of the kind ing John Lavery’s portrait of plishments of the Capital’s The Scottish Government inequality and create a rested, went on hunger strike, fragefor women did not evade used for shopping. It contained King George Vondisplay at womenoverthe centuries, their fund will provide grants fairer and more prosperous for local initiatives across country. Scotland to encourage “This funding will EDINBURGH STOOD AS AHOTBED OF SUFFRAGISTACTIVITYAS WOMEN STOOD TOGETHER TO BE COUNTED women to take up political ensure we pay tribute to roles and to projects the women who fought for commemorating the 100th the rights that women have THE Evening News has selfless dedication to both become one of the nation’s statues of animals than it anniversary. today, as well as playing launched a£50,000 the betterment of health first female doctors. does of women. The lack Speaking ahead of apart in encouraging the fundraising drive to secure and to securing votes for The Evening News’ of heroines immortalised aHolyrood debate next generation of women Meanwhile, aset of pioneering suffragist Elsie women. campaign was launched in stone or bronze is only celebrating acentury of leaders.” special stamps is being Inglis astatue in the city During the First World with the support of made more apparent by women’s suffrage in issued to mark the that she so rightly War, hospitals were staffed Capital-based charity, One the stark contrast when the UK, Ms Sturgeon centenary of the right deserves.
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