Fawcett, Millicent Garrett
Women and Representative Government
- ISBN 13:
- 9781528718073
- author:
- Fawcett, Millicent Garrett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Read & Co. Great Essays
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 26
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 10.2 x 0.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Women's Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Published in 1883, "Women and Representative Government" is an influential essay by Millicent Garrett Fawcett that explores women's social participation and representation in politics. Fawcett sets out the case for women's suffrage clearly and concisely, making a compelling argument forty years before women were finally given the vote in the UK.
Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett was a pioneering writer, political leader, and feminist icon who dedicated her life to advancing women's rights. Her work had a lasting impact on law, education, and politics, shaping the course of history for generations to come.
This thought-provoking essay is now reissued with a specially-commissioned new biography of Millicent Garrett Fawcett, offering readers a deeper understanding of her life and legacy. A powerful piece of history that will appeal to those interested in the history of women's rights.