Gymnastic Teachers' Suffrage Society
The Gymnastics Teachers’ Suffrage Society (1909–1915) was an organisation for physical education teachers in the United Kingdom which campaigned for women's suffrage.[1]
Foundation
[edit]The Gymnastic Teachers' Suffrage Society was founded in 1909.[2] It aimed "to advocate the extension of the franchise to women on the same lines as it is or may be granted to men; to find out the numerical strength of supporters of the Women's Suffrage Movement in the profession; and to protect the profession from restrictive legislation."[3] It was the only formal organisation of physical educators or sportswomen to support the cause of women's suffrage.[4]
During the suffrage processions in London in 1910 and 1911, a contingent from the society marched behind their own banner, dressed in a uniform of white blouses and navy walking skirts.[5]
The society became affiliated with the Federated Council of Suffrage societies in 1912.[3] It was disestablished in 1915.[6]
Notable members
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- Rhoda Anstey, founder member.[7]
- Mary Hankinson, president.[8]
- May King, treasurer[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ van Wingerden, Sophia A. (1999), van Wingerden, Sophia A. (ed.), "Quakers, Actresses, Gymnasts and other Suffragists", The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Britain, 1866–1928, London: Palgrave Macmillan UK, pp. 108–117, doi:10.1007/978-1-349-27493-2_6, ISBN 978-1-349-27493-2, retrieved 26 January 2025
- ^ Andrews, Professor Maggie; Lomas, Dr Janis (23 April 2018). 101 Things You Need to Know About Suffragettes. The History Press. ISBN 978-0-7509-8885-8.
- ^ a b Crawford, Elizabeth (2 September 2003). The Women's Suffrage Movement: A Reference Guide 1866-1928. Routledge. pp. 254–255. ISBN 978-1-135-43401-4.
- ^ McCrone, Kathleen E. (4 June 1988). Playing the Game: Sport and the Physical Emancipation of English Women, 1870-1914. University Press of Kentucky. p. 278. ISBN 978-0-8131-1641-9.
- ^ Mangan, J. A.; Park, Roberta J. (5 November 2013). From Fair Sex to Feminism: Sport and the Socialization of Women in the Industrial and Post-Industrial Eras. Routledge. p. 150. ISBN 978-1-135-17570-2.
- ^ a b Doughan, David; Gordon, Professor Peter; Gordon, Peter (3 June 2014). Dictionary of British Women's Organisations, 1825-1960. Routledge. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-136-89770-2.
- ^ Rotunno, Laura (2016). "Trained Bodies: From Gymnasts to "Jujutsu Suffragettes"". Victorian Review. 42 (1): 37–43. ISSN 0848-1512.
- ^ "Madame's Pioneers: Mary Hankinson". Bergman Österberg Union. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2025.