“You must make women count as much as men; you must have an equal standard of morals; and the only way to enforce that is through giving women political power so that you can get that equal moral standard registered in the laws of the country. It is the only way.”
Quote by Emmeline Pankhurst
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Emmeline Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst was a British suffragette leader who was instrumental in the women's suffrage movement. Born on July 15, 1858, she dedicated her life to the fight for women's right to vote. Pankhurst's leadership and the WSPU's aggressive tactics, including demonstrations, hunger strikes, and acts of civil disobedience, were crucial in gaining public support and media attention. Her efforts led to the Representation of the People Act 1918, which granted some women the right to vote. more
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