Women's Suffrage is a topic that too often seems forgotten when we stop to consider the bloodiest revolutions and the wars fought by perceivably brave men. We have discussed in our presentations and articles about the suffrage movements in both Britain and the U.S., reflecting on the effects of these movements upon Canadian women. Emmeline Pankhurst's militant mission inspired women in many countries, including those in Canada particularly whom she visited prior to and during WWI. She encouraged women to stand up for their rights, yet she told them that in order to do so they would need to establish and protect rights.
The best examples we have of these efforts as Canadians are the Famous 5 Canadian Women: Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Emily Murphy and Irene Parlby.
In 1929 they fought for the recognition of women under the British North America Act. Although the Person's Case remains one of their most significant achievements, the Famous 5 dedicated their lives to improving their communities in numerous ways. The Famous Five continue to be an inspiration not only to all women but to Canadians as a people, unified by progress and equal rights.
The best examples we have of these efforts as Canadians are the Famous 5 Canadian Women: Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Emily Murphy and Irene Parlby.
In 1929 they fought for the recognition of women under the British North America Act. Although the Person's Case remains one of their most significant achievements, the Famous 5 dedicated their lives to improving their communities in numerous ways. The Famous Five continue to be an inspiration not only to all women but to Canadians as a people, unified by progress and equal rights.
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