Why do women have to suffer so, to get the basic rights they should've always had??
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Emily Davison English suffragette Emily Davison was BOTD in 1872. Born in London to a middle-class family, she worked as a teacher and governess to save money to attend Oxford Unversity, achieving first-class ho…

English suffragette and possible lesbian Emily Davison, who became a martyr for the suffragette cause after being trampled by King George V’s horse at the 1913 Royal Derby, was BOTD in 1872. #emilydavison #bornonthisday #suffragettes #maybegays

Davison's statue in Epsom High Street, by Christine Charlesworth

Davison’s actions remain controversial, but her courage and conviction are undeniable. She risked and ultimately gave her life to demand attention for a cause that was long ignored.

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#OTD #TDIH #June4, 1913: #DOTD: #RIP #Suffragette #EmilyDavison who runs in front of #KingGeorgeV's horse at #TheDerby.
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Women don't get the same pay as men,women didn't have the right to vote,women struggled for Abortion,Reproductive Rights&Bodily Autonomy. The MetooMovement gained momentum since women were being raped by men in positions of power.

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