Events tagged with "property qualifications"

Historical Events tagged with "property qualifications"

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Women over 30 gain voting rights in Britain

February 6th, 1918 107 years ago

The Representation of the People Act 1918 granted British women over the age of 30 who met minimum property qualifications the right to vote. This landmark legislation followed years of activism and social change, reflecting the shifting attitudes towards women's roles in society, especially after their contributions during World War I. The Act enfranchised around 8.4 million women, marking a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality in the United Kingdom.