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Scottish suffragettes released from prison with Flora Drummond. Later Scotland's suffragettes were part of the British Women's Social and Political Union militant movement, and took part in campaigns locally and in London; for example when Winston Churchill arrived to stand for election as M.P. in Dundee in 1908 he was followed by 27 of the national leaders of the women's suffrage movements.
This list of suffragists and suffragettes includes noted individuals active in the worldwide women's suffrage movement who have campaigned or strongly advocated for women's suffrage, the organisations which they formed or joined, and the publications which publicized – and, in some nations, continue to publicize– their goals.
This right was often not included in the original suffrage legislation of a state or country, resulting in both men and women campaigning to introduce legislation to enable women to vote. Actions included writing letters to newspapers and legislators, compiling petitions, holding marches and rallies and carrying out acts of violence.
The organisation is considered to be a non-militant suffrage association, and although it welcomed male members, it was organised and led by women. [1] Their methods of influence included drawing-room meetings, addressed by prominent male and female suffragists, as well as networking with other organisations, such as The Primrose League, West of Scotland Women's Liberal Unionist Association ...
Pages in category "Scottish suffragists" The following 80 pages are in this category, out of 80 total. ... Stornoway Women's Suffrage Society; Annie S. Swan; T. Jane ...
Dublin Women's Suffrage Association – major Irish organization. [11]Irish Women's Franchise League – founded in 1908, more radical than the Dublin Association. [12]Irish Women's Suffrage Society – founded by Isabella Tod as the North of Ireland Women's Suffrage Society in 1872, it was based in Belfast but had branches in other parts of the north.
Pages in category "Women's suffrage in Scotland" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Louisa Stevenson - a Scottish campaigner for women's university education, women's suffrage and effective, well-organised nursing. Pic required. Charlotte Carmichael Stopes - Pic required. Isabella Tod - Scottish suffragist, women's rights campaigner and unionist politician in Ireland. Needs expanded, infobox and pic.