Should we see the suffragettes as heroes?

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We should see the suffragettes as heroes.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    The women’s suffrage movement paved the way for future equality movements.

  • Pro claim 2

    The women's suffrage movement endured violence and ridicule for their cause.

  • Con claim 1

    The women's suffrage movement mostly looked down on working-class women.

  • Con claim 2

    The women's suffrage movement was deeply racist.