How 200 women voted in the 1869 General Election

Or how 1860s feminists successfully exploited a government blunder in the 1867 Reform Act - and what else they got up to. Language around gender, especially pronouns, is often dismissed as a new 'thing'. This talk explores how using the wrong term in the 1867 Reform Act accidentally gave women the vote. This talk introduces women's suffrage in the 1860s-80s - including using a government blunder to enable about 200 women to vote in 1869 We'll discover... • how Northern values made such a difference • the power of family and friend networks • when women actually lost the vote in the first place • what worked, and what really should have, in the fight for women's rights How my 'Talks' work 'Talk' sounds so formal right?Think of it more of a friend catching you up on the latest TV show they watched. If you don't understand anything, just wave and I'll explain more! The exact talk will be adapted to the questions asked and what that audience is interested in. I'll likely ask if you do know anything before we start so I know what to reference and what needs more explanation. You do not need to know anything in advance; no prior knowledge needed. Access is really important to me, so I encourage you to bring a quiet activity if that helps you get stuck into the talk! Paper and markers are available on tables. 3H Introduction to... series. Most of my content focuses on identity - who you are and how society has shaped this. For example: • Gender as a Spectrum - Medieval Style • Why Women Were Witches • How 200 women voted in the 1868 General Election • Why we Changed What we Wore (Intro to Dress History) • Women in Trousers • Disease of the Learned - Age-old Struggles for Students