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Changing role and status of women

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The Emancipation of Women From the tremendous Spartacus Internet Encyclopedia, a comprehensive and detailed site providing information about the changing role of women from 1750-1920.
The National Library of Women From London Guildhall University a site that attempts to 'document the changing role of women in society, in the past, now and in the future'.  Extremely valuable!
The Suffragettes A text heavy yet well written and useful examination of the Suffragettes - cover the measures and actions taken by those determined to get equal rights.
A history of Women's Suffrage From the IBM world book, this website provides a detailed, albeit American, examination of women's suffrage since the early 1800s.
Emmeline Pankhurst A detailed biography from the Encylopaedia Britannica about Emmeline Pankhurst.  Useful information and illustrations combined with further internet links.
Political rights of Women An impressive site yet flash intensive site from the Public Record Office.  It charts the changes and development of women's rights in 19th Century Britain.
The portrayal of women in WWII advertisements A useful source presenting WWII advertisements and illustrating the status of women in 1940s Britain.
Women's Studies directory A comprehensive listing from the University of Maryland.  Information and links are provided for all aspects of women's studies.  A useful point to begin research.

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