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Pankhurst, Emmeline
1858
1928
Pankhurst, Emmeline Goulden
Pankhurst, Mrs. (Emmeline)
My own story
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"My Own Story" by Emmeline Pankhurst is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details Pankhurst's life as a key figure in the women's suffrage movement in England, chronicling her experiences and the broader struggle for political rights for women. Pankhurst’s narrative offers insight into the various tactics and challenges faced by suffragists during a time characterized by social and political upheaval. At the start of the memoir, Pankhurst reflects on her childhood and the influence of her family's involvement in social justice issues, notably the abolition of slavery. She recounts formative experiences that shaped her understanding of injustice, including her interactions with her parents and her exposure to anti-slavery sentiments. The early chapters lay the groundwork for her eventual commitment to women's rights, revealing her awakening to the inequalities faced by women and the societal expectations of her time. Pankhurst emphasizes her gradual transition into a prominent activist, hinting at the personal convictions and external events that would later propel her into the forefront of the suffrage movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Women -- Suffrage -- Great Britain
Feminists -- Great Britain -- Biography
Pankhurst, Emmeline, 1858-1928
Suffragists -- Great Britain -- Biography
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Suffrage
Category: Biographies
Category: History - British
Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies
Category: Politics
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