Emmeline Pankhurst fu una formidabile attivista politica britannica e leader del movimento delle suffragette, fondamentale per garantire alle donne il diritto di voto. Il suo lavoro ha rimodellato le strutture sociali, lasciando un segno indelebile nella lotta per l'uguaglianza. Pankhurst ha profondamente influenzato la percezione della femminilità per la nostra epoca, scuotendo la società in un nuovo schema da cui non si poteva tornare indietro. La sua incrollabile determinazione e la sua leadership continuano a ispirare le generazioni nella ricerca della giustizia sociale.
Vintage Feminism: classic feminist texts in short formWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JESS PHILLIPSSoldier, criminal, militant, hooligan, revolutionary: these labels Emmeline Pankhurst took up and wore proudly in her long struggle for women's suffrage.
Emmeline Pankhurst's autobiography gives the reader an insight into the struggle to get votes for women. The biography does not hold back on details of the appalling treatment that suffragettes endured from the authorities.
Emmeline Pankhurst, a pivotal figure in the British suffragette movement, fiercely advocated for women's right to vote through militant tactics, including arson, to draw attention to their cause. As the founder of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), she and her fellow activists faced imprisonment and staged hunger strikes for better conditions. Pankhurst's unwavering dedication to equality cost her comfort and family ties, culminating in her death in 1928, shortly before women gained full voting rights. Her autobiography celebrates her indomitable spirit and lasting impact on women's rights.
The memoirs of Emmeline Pankhurst provide a powerful firsthand account of her pivotal role in the UK suffragette movement. Through her reflections, readers gain insight into the struggles and triumphs of the fight for women's rights, as well as Pankhurst's unwavering determination and leadership. Her narrative highlights the social and political challenges faced by women in her time, making it a significant contribution to both feminist literature and historical understanding.
The autobiography highlights Emmeline Pankhurst's pivotal role as a leader in the British suffragette movement, advocating fiercely for women's right to vote. Celebrated for her impact on society, she founded the Women's Social and Political Union, emphasizing action over words. Despite facing criticism for her militant methods and frequent imprisonment, Pankhurst and her fellow activists remained resolute, even staging hunger strikes for better treatment. This edition honors her legacy and the enduring quest for freedom and equality for women.
Die Geschichte meines Lebens
Dies ist die Geschichte eines behüteten Mädchens, das unbequeme Fragen stellt, die Geschichte einer mutigen, tapferen Frau, die früh verwitwet ihre fünf Kinder allein durchbringt. Es ist die Geschichte von Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928), die sich so gründlich über die Verhältnisse in ihrem Land empörte, dass sie zur bekanntesten und radikalsten der »Suffragetten« wurde. Diese Frauen kämpften vor dem Ersten Weltkrieg für ihr Wahlrecht und versetzten damit nicht nur die englischen Männer in Angst und Schrecken. 1903 gründete Pankhurst die radikal-bürgerliche Woman’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) und schlug von da an in der bisher so friedlichen wie erfolglosen Frauenbewegung neue Töne an. Frauen organisieren Blockaden, ketten sich an Zäune und Gebäude, und die Obrigkeit reagiert mit Gewalt: Demonstrantinnen werden verprügelt und verhaftet, es kommt zu Hungerstreiks und Zwangsernährung, im Gegenzug werfen die Anhängerinnen Pankhursts Bomben und legen Brände.