Struggle and Suffrage in Manchester: Women's Lives and the Fight for Equality
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'Women are not persons.' That was the ruling of the Court of Appeal when Gwynneth Bebb challenged the Law Society to allow her to take exams and become a solicitor. The case was dismissed because only 'persons' (i.e. males) could become members of the Law Society and it proved the depth of misogyny within the Establishment at that time. 'Suffrage and Struggle in Manchester' celebrates the struggle for the recognition of female rights, the centenary...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1526712067
ISBN13:9781526712066
Release Date:December 2018
Publisher:Pen and Sword History
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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History Political Science Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social SciencesCustomer Reviews
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