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Liberal Democratic Womens Movements Case Studies

The liberal democratic women's movement in Britain, the USA, and South Africa focused on securing equal rights for women through peaceful protest and legal reforms. Key achievements include the right to vote, the Equal Pay Act, and ongoing activism against gender-based violence. Modern movements continue to address issues such as workplace equity and reproductive justice.

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Liberal Democratic Womens Movements Case Studies

The liberal democratic women's movement in Britain, the USA, and South Africa focused on securing equal rights for women through peaceful protest and legal reforms. Key achievements include the right to vote, the Equal Pay Act, and ongoing activism against gender-based violence. Modern movements continue to address issues such as workplace equity and reproductive justice.

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Case Studies: Liberal Democratic Women's Movement

Case Study: Liberal Democratic Women's Movement in Britain

Overview:

The liberal democratic women's movement in Britain aimed to secure equal rights for

women?especially the right to vote, access to education, and fair employment?using peaceful

protest, lobbying, and democratic engagement.

1. The Fight for the Right to Vote:

- Millicent Fawcett led peaceful suffragists (NUWSS).

- Emmeline Pankhurst led militant suffragettes (WSPU).

2. Women's Contributions During WWI:

- Women filled jobs during wartime, showing capability and earning public respect.

3. Legal Victories:

- 1918: Voting rights for women over 30 with property.

- 1928: Equal voting rights with men.

4. Post-War Rights and Modern Activism:

- Equal Pay Act (1970), Sex Discrimination Act (1975).

- Modern groups like Fawcett Society and #MeToo UK continue the fight.

Case Study: Liberal Democratic Women's Movement in the USA

Overview:
The liberal democratic women's movement in the USA aimed for gender equality through law,

peaceful protest, and political participation. It developed in waves.

1. The Suffrage Movement (1848?1920):

- Leaders: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony.

- 19th Amendment (1920): Gave women the right to vote.

2. Women's Liberation Movement (1960s?1980s):

- Focus: Workplace, reproductive rights, education.

- Key achievements: Equal Pay Act (1963), Title IX (1972), Roe v. Wade (1973).

3. Equal Rights Amendment:

- Proposed in 1923, passed by Congress in 1972 but not fully ratified.

4. Modern Movements:

- #MeToo, Women's Marches.

- Focus: Ending sexual harassment, promoting workplace equity, reproductive justice.

Case Study: Liberal Democratic Women's Movement in South Africa

Overview:

South Africa's liberal democratic women's movement fought for gender and racial equality through

peaceful protest and legal reform, especially during and after apartheid.

1. Early Resistance:

- 1913: Anti-pass campaigns by Black women.

- 1956: Women's March to Pretoria ? over 20,000 women protested pass laws.
2. Role in Anti-Apartheid Movement:

- Women in ANC and UDF pushed for inclusion of gender equality in the new democratic

constitution.

3. Post-1994 Reforms:

- 1996 Constitution enshrined gender equality.

- Legal gains: Domestic Violence Act, Equality Act.

4. Ongoing Activism:

- Movements like #TotalShutdown and #AmINext highlight continued struggles against

gender-based violence.

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