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War, Women and the 1921 Census

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Women Taking Control of Their Lives

In 19 14, two s join the royal naval division and are promptly interned for straying into holland. Their sister changes her name from cline k l e i n to c l n e. Andi that coming through in the census? Yes, you're totally right. I mean, it is such a radical and interesting time for women in the 19 twenties. Like e a new generation of women that have the right to vote. By 19 22, we will see the divorce legislation change. We can see the steady increase then in women in more of a professional role. F dame helen gwenvaughan was the first female professor at burkbeck college

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