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From militant suffragette at the beginning of the twentieth century to campaigner against colonialism in Africa after the Second World War, Sylvia Pankhurst dedicated her life to fighting oppression and injustice.
In this vivid biography Katherine Connelly examines Pankhurst’s role at the forefront of significant developments in the history of radical politics. She guides ...more
In this vivid biography Katherine Connelly examines Pankhurst’s role at the forefront of significant developments in the history of radical politics. She guides ...more
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Paperback, 176 pages
Published
September 12th 2013
by Pluto Press
(first published September 3rd 2013)
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Sylvia Pankhurt was a fascinating woman. She was the daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst who will be familiar to anyone who is familiar with women's studies or at the very least watched the 2015 movie, Suffragette. (Emmeline was portrayed by the amazing Meryl Streep.) E. Pankhurst helped form the Independent Labour Party (this is in Britain back in the day, hence the spelling) and was a British suffragette who did a lot of good. E. Pankhurst, however, had some negative opinions and views as well, and
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It appears evident from this biography that the most influential figure in Sylvia's life was her father, Richard Pankhurst. He taught her to stand by her principles without regard for the opinions of others.
When her snobbish sister Christabel was abroad, Sylvia was asked to take over the WSPU (Women's Social and Political Union) which was founded by their mother, Emmeline. So she recruited working class and labor activists. She held massive rallies with Labour Party speakers even though her ...more
When her snobbish sister Christabel was abroad, Sylvia was asked to take over the WSPU (Women's Social and Political Union) which was founded by their mother, Emmeline. So she recruited working class and labor activists. She held massive rallies with Labour Party speakers even though her ...more
I learned so much about Ms Pankhurst from this volume; her intersectional campaigning, those others who were involved, her motives and how prescient she was in her actions. She herself would have objected to the white-washing of her history and of the campaigns she was involved in. She was an intellectual giant with great empathy and a true belief in equality, and is one of my heros of history. Everyone should read this book!
This book is quite good. Although I felt perhaps the book was too complimentary of Sylvia (How could someone be so principled and active and seemingly just?), I gained an entirely new (to me) perspective on the early twentieth century, women's rights, Africans' rights, imperialism, fascism, and the events contributing to world war II.
The author nicely weaves a lot of information together to tell the story of the working class and Sylvia. It starkly contrasts with some of the more watered down ...more
The author nicely weaves a lot of information together to tell the story of the working class and Sylvia. It starkly contrasts with some of the more watered down ...more
What a woman!! One of the most inspiring biographies I have ever read; the far less acknowledged Pankhurst fought not only for women's suffrage but also campaigned tirelessly for workers rights and against colonialism. This is a short, accessible read that I found interesting particularly because it focused on her achievements and strategies throughout her activism as opposed to her personal life. Can not recommend this enough!!
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