

Philippa Gregory's Normal Women
Nov 19, 2023
In this podcast, Philippa Gregory explores the history of women's protests and riots throughout England, highlighting their often overlooked role and the significant social and cultural changes driven by these women. The podcast also discusses the involvement of women in protests and riots during historical uprisings, the struggles of women in the 19th century for better working conditions and the right to vote, the exploitation of female workers, the impact of strike action on women's rights, the shift in feminist ideology among women in the 70s, and the importance of alternative values in advocating for change.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Hidden Women of Rebellion
05:53 • 7min
Crowd Action as a Bargaining Tool for Women
13:11 • 14min
Women's Protests in the 19th Century: The Bryant and May Match Factory Strike
27:26 • 4min
Exploitation of Female Workers and the Blame on Outside Agitators
31:06 • 3min
Unleashing Women's Power: Strikes, Liberation, and Protests
34:30 • 5min
Shift in Feminist Ideology and the Importance of Alternative Values
39:30 • 10min