General Chat

I agree with what Maddie says on page one about not using your right to vote. My four flatmates in the second and third year at university were like that - one even suggested that, what was the point because we would be graduating and out of that area soon?

But I don't think they had any concept of the history of the women's movement, that women 100 years ago were on hunger strikes in prison and even throwing themselves under a racehorse to publicise their desire to vote. Because when I was at school History was optional after Year 9 (may have changed now) and Years 7 to 9 only really covered Ancient Britain, the feudal system, mediaeval realm, the Tudors and Stuarts (but only up to Charles II for some reason), a bit of the Industrial Revolution and the run up to WWII.

I think the only reason I got to do women's history was because I opted for social and economic rather than the modern world option. And a lot of the time you can't study politics until sixth form so it's quite possible to get to voting age and never have looked into women's history at school.

My wife said all three and - 'I Know My Place'... lol.

Daff come and help me with my hall - you built that house so well :)

Too young to remember any of them. I know you remember all 3 Steve but we're not all as old as you. lol

Yep - think you've summed it up Daff.

I think Germaine Greer is really just an eccentric, who's enjoying being controversial.

~~~~~~waves to Steve and everyone

Haven't read right through, but thought I'd stick my pennies'worth in, lol!!

All had a part to play... the Suffragettes put the foundations in place.... WW11 put the external walls
in, then the 60's put in some of the plastering and decor.... however, still a long long way to go before the soft furnishings and roof are in place...and the equality house is completed!!

So each stage built on the other!

Love

Daff xxxx

I think the suffrogettes, if it was not for them they would not have given women the idea that they can be and are equal to men. I also agree with Maddie that any women that do not use their vote is a sin, women died for us to vote and to have an equal say.

As for todays leaders Germain Geere is ok in my eyes, but that was not the original question you asked.

she does steve........some of the things that she comes out with are taking things too far :)))))))

Oh i aggree with you on the equal rights

as i feel were all born equal

but in a way i also think that women like "Germain Geere" are taking things abit far and are damaging womens rights

totally agree lancs lass.......walking 10 paces behind with your head down.........never a good thing......*in my opnion anyway

Hi Steve
The Suffragette movement for me. Everything else developed from us being able to vote & having a say. I think it's a myth that a woman's place was in the home, certainly was in my family, all my female ancestors had jobs even if they weren't the main breadwinner
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Although I have to say,

Woman have fought hard for their rights in this country but there are some sections of the community who still insist on being second best!

That does annoy me!

I would say WW2. The suffragets were about getting the right to vote, it was only the beginning...but WW2 showed what women were REALLY capable of, and showed that they really DO have an important role to play in society. This country would have collapsed on its knees had it not been for the women keeping things going while the men were away at war. The 60's were the next generation underlining that point in my eyes.

yes steve at times they do take things too far...and like lancs lass says........theres nothing nicer than chivalry and........liking being female

Yes too far.

I do like a bit of chivalry and I like being female.

Cant be doing with 'laddette' attitude

it didnt only apply that women were seen able and capable for mans work during WW2,,,,,,,,,they did it in WW1.........I have 1916 photo of women putting Tar on the roads while the men folk were of to war, what about the shell filling factories land work,,,,,,,,,,yet still wasnt seen as an equal.to vote till 1928..

I think by mid 1930's women were taking a more upfront role ,,,,,,,,,so sufferage was a major turning point in my choice,,,,,,,,

PC BRIGADE MORE LIKE

what about todays "hard line" womens liberation movement, are they taking things to far now ??

I bet there were quite a few households pre-war where the women said "yes dear"...............then did whatever they wanted to anyway:))

Maybe society isn't hugely different, who knows:)

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All three were very important, but one leads to another. The Suffragettes really made that first move, without them I am not so sure everything else would have followed so quickly.

I think women having the right to vote had a strong impact on women wanting to work to help their men and the men allowing it to happen.

I wonder if women didnt have the right to vote how quickly they would have been accepted in the second world war as equals? I am sure they would have towards the end out of need - but I think the way was paved for them by the Suffragettes.

And for any women out there that dont vote - think about what those women went through to give you that right..... dont ever throw it away.