Members of the National Union of Women's Suffrage (NUWSS) who wanted to achieve the vote for women through calm democratic and political protests
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Who were the Suffragettes?
The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) who used violence to put their message across.
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How did women get the vote?
When the First World War broke out, women had to take the jobs of the men - this proved women could work to the same standard and they deserved the vote.
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How did this impact on Crime and Punishment?
The law changed to allow women to vote, the types of protests used by the Suffragettes were often illegal
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What was the cat and mouse act?
A law allowing women who became ill though hunger strikes to be released, then chased down again and brought back into custody when they were well again.
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How is society still divided?
Everyone is split into categories depending on how much they earn and how much disposable money they have.
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How have crimes against people changed?
Murder, violent crime and terrorism have increased as, in a more populated world, crimes are bound to increase.
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How have crimes against property changed?
With technology developments, issues such as cyber crime and fraud have risen.
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Card 2
Front
Who were the Suffragettes?
Back
The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) who used violence to put their message across.
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