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Suffragettes

Overview

This unit explores the key events in the women's suffrage movement

Example Key Words

Suffragette

A violent group of women campaigning for the vote

Martyr

A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

Militant

Favouring confrontational or violent methods in support of a political or social cause.

Activists

A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change.

Resources

Film: Suffragette

UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Image shows the United Nations rights of the child number 15 - setting up or joining groups

15. Setting up or joining groups