Year 8Citizenship

Which methods were most successful in the fight for female suffrage?

Lesson outcome

In this lesson, we will explore the struggle women had to achieve equal voting rights. We explore the Suffragists and Suffragettes and investigate the different methods used by each group. You will meet the great grandson of Alice Hawkins, who explains why it is important to remember those who struggled for the right to vote. Finally, we will investigate what equality is like for women today and consider how people can become an advocate for other peoples' rights.