Women Franchise during the Victorian Era 1837-1901 and their Representation

Abstract

Throughout the Victorian Era 1839-1901 women were consedeed as secondary citizens to men in society. They were enjoyed few of their social, political rights. They were seen as only supposed to be housewives and good mothers. The main occupation for them during this period was to get married and to take care of their families, and raising their children, also they were expected to have an attractive and successful household, These were the only acceptable roles for them. During this period the society made it impossible for women to have any achievements, because when they work outside their home they were viewed negatively by the society.Therefore, the enfranchisement of British women did not come easily, they were fought for many years in order to improve their opportunities in society, to have a voice and a seat in the political level, wherefore, the women’s suffrage movement was considered as the successful story with the principal of suffrage conceded in 1918 and equal franchise rights which followed in 1928.