In this week's episode we learn about some of the brave ladies who campaigned for the Women's right to Vote just over a hundred years ago. This trip into recent history uncovers some shocking truths about the gender inequalities from just a century ago! Whilst we can all agree the Suffragette movement is inspiring we take a closer look into some of the individual women who made history and paved the way for all women today. This topic is huge and if you don't know about the challenges women faced we highly recommend watching the film "suffragette" to gain a digestible yet emotive account of the events taking place in England not so long ago. We also suggest you trace back your family tree, maybe your grandma or great grandma was a suffragist, not just in the UK, women allover the world fought for their right to vote. 

This week Bella chose good old Yorkshire Tea to compliment a British subject, and it sure did hit the spot. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

Show Notes:

Approximately 35 mins in Bella asks Katie what contraception was like in the early 1900s, her answer wasn't far wrong but after a little more research here's some extra detail: in 1910 condoms were available, but not in latex, (this wasn't used for condoms until the 1920s) so they would have been made from either thicker rubber or skin from animals. Another option was known as 'the sponge' which is actually still a method used today in the USA though it has changed somewhat. The sponge acts as a cervical blockage and was made of rubber, they were probably uncomfortable to wear during sex.   

This weeks tea is: Yorkshire Tea (Decaf), you know how to do this, tea bag in your favourite cup, boil the kettle, pour into the cup, wait a bit, remove after a minute or so, add milk/dairyfree alternative if you like or drink black, add honey or sweetener to taste. slurp... bliss. 

Sources: 

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/history/famous-suffragettes?ds_kid=39700052327871087&gclid=CjwKCAjwjuqDBhAGEiwAdX2cjxeRtbm9QazzaEcwenyhWbg-3hJnJiDzacbBHztQSjae5Wwo-4I-VBoC9bMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/transformingsociety/electionsvoting/womenvote/overview/earlysuffragist/

Wikipedia and Brittanica for all individuals 

Books:

Women's Suffrage: A Short History of a Great Movement- author: Millicent Garrett Fawcett

we also recommend but didn't reference for this episode: 

Suffragette: My Own Story: My Own Story- Author: Emmeline Pankhurst