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Deeds not words | 5. Burning down the house

Jul 10, 2024
The podcast explores the suffragette movement's shift to extreme tactics like burning down houses and planting bombs. It questions whether suffragettes can be classified as terrorists. The episode delves into the controversial actions of suffragette Emily Wilding Davison and the impact of her sacrifice on the movement. It also discusses the escalation of violence within the suffragette campaign, including the Great Window Smashing Campaign of 1912 and the formation of the militant group Young Hot Bloods.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
The Controversial Sacrifice of Emily Wilding Davison
01:31 • 9min
3
Aftermath of a Controversial Act
10:10 • 2min
4
The Impact of Emily's Sacrifice
11:44 • 5min
5
The Great Window Smashing Campaign of 1912
16:57 • 3min
6
Exploring the Formation and Actions of the Young Hot Bloods in the Suffragette Movement
20:22 • 3min
7
Debating Suffragette Violence Tactics
23:02 • 17min