02348cam a22003373u 4500 34856 UtSlPG 20260610133809.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 JN Pankhurst, Emmeline, 1858-1928 My own story Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-01-06 Produced by Chuck Greif, Martin Pettit, University of Toronto Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "My Own Story" by Emmeline Pankhurst is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details Pankhurst's life as a key figure in the women's suffrage movement in England, chronicling her experiences and the broader struggle for political rights for women. Pankhurst’s narrative offers insight into the various tactics and challenges faced by suffragists during a time characterized by social and political upheaval. At the start of the memoir, Pankhurst reflects on her childhood and the influence of her family's involvement in social justice issues, notably the abolition of slavery. She recounts formative experiences that shaped her understanding of injustice, including her interactions with her parents and her exposure to anti-slavery sentiments. The early chapters lay the groundwork for her eventual commitment to women's rights, revealing her awakening to the inequalities faced by women and the societal expectations of her time. Pankhurst emphasizes her gradual transition into a prominent activist, hinting at the personal convictions and external events that would later propel her into the forefront of the suffrage movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women -- Suffrage -- Great Britain Feminists -- Great Britain -- Biography Pankhurst, Emmeline, 1858-1928 Suffragists -- Great Britain -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34856 75702 75702