The Suffragettes


Take a close look at the suffragists, suffragettes, the anti-suffragettes, political parties and their views, and World War One on this analytical course, which helps students understand this momentous period.

Created By

Ticiana A

11-14, 14-16, 16-18
European Politics

8 HOURS

8 LESSONS

The Suffragettes

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Course Overview



How did women get the vote in the United Kingdom? Why did it take so long for them to get the vote? This course will provide a crucial insight into an extremely pivotal moment in history for all women. The course will expand on topics such as suffragists, suffragettes, the anti-suffragettes, political parties and their views and World War One. Students will then be encouraged to participate, debate and think beyond the information provided, and also beyond their curricula in order to answer some pressing questions on these topics. Whilst enhancing debating and analysis skills, the course will also enable students to gain an overview of the exciting and momentous, yet often overlooked, period of the 20th century, which has shaped the United Kingdom.

Course Content



8 LESSONS

8 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Introduction to Suffrage and Voting in the UK

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Women in Politics in the 19th Century

60 minutes

Lesson 3

The Suffragists

60 minutes

Lesson 4

The Suffragettes

60 minutes

Lesson 5

The Anti-Suffragists: Why Did Some Women Not Want the Vote?

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Political Parties and Their Views on Votes for Women

60 minutes

Lesson 7

World War One

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Women Get the Vote: 1918

60 minutes

Key Skills


Critical Thinking

Essay Writing

Forming Opinions

Thinking Flexibly

Educator


Ticiana A

Oxford History Enthusiast

Oxford graduate Ticiana specialises in teaching history and politics or how to get into Oxbridge to study either subject; however, she also has a keen passion for languages and can help you prepare for your modern foreign language GCSE exams!