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Quiet Revolutionaries

Quiet Revolutionaries

By: Sharon Thompson
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 A history of forgotten feminist campaignsCopyright 2022 All rights reserved. Social Sciences World
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  • Episode 8 - A Little Visible Imprint

    Episode 8 - A Little Visible Imprint
    Nov 1 2022

    This final episode reflects upon the legacy of the Married Women’s Association. As well as exploring the significance of reform in which MWA members played a key part, such as the Matrimonial Homes Act 1967, the relevance of their campaigns are considered in the context of women’s equality today.

    Music by Axletree.

    https://marriedwomensassociation.co.uk/

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    23 mins
  • Episode 7 - Casanova’s Charter

    Episode 7 - Casanova’s Charter
    Oct 18 2022

    This penultimate episode explores how the Married Women’s Association and Edith Summerskill were powerful forces in delaying the enactment of divorce reform in 1969. By blocking the Divorce Reform Act's passage, it was possible for the association to persuade those in power to redefine family law proposals in feminist terms.

    Music by Axletree.

    https://marriedwomensassociation.co.uk/
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    22 mins
  • Episode 6 - Brick by Brick

    Episode 6 - Brick by Brick
    Oct 11 2022

    MWA Vice-President Teresa Billington-Greig once said that 'reform movements are like builders'; gradually erecting structures in which we can live better lives, one brick at a time. This sixth episode explores how the MWA had some success in reforming the law when pursuing this step-by-step approach. It also tells the story of Lily Ince, a wife sent to prison indefinitely for hiding property from her husband.

    Music by Axletree.

    https://marriedwomensassociation.co.uk/
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    22 mins
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