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The Feminist Movement in the UK During Rowling's Youth
04:34 - 12:06 (07:32)
The feminist movement in the UK faced a backlash against the idea that women were not safe in public spaces and that they were constantly threatened by male violence and intimidation. Protecting women from partner violence and poverty became a primary focus of British feminism during this time.
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Women who were battered by their husbands had nowhere to go until the UK feminist movement emerged, providing a safe space for them to seek refuge and support.
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Women's rights
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Women who were battered by their husbands had nowhere to go until the UK feminist movement emerged, providing a safe space for them to seek refuge and support.
ChapterThe Feminist Movement in the UK During Rowling's Youth
EpisodeChapter 4: TERF Wars
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The idea that women were not safe in public spaces sparked a feminist backlash in the UK during J.K. Rowling's youth, leading to marches across the country.
06:28 - 12:06 (05:37)
Feminism
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The idea that women were not safe in public spaces sparked a feminist backlash in the UK during J.K. Rowling's youth, leading to marches across the country. Protecting women from partner violence and poverty became a primary focus of British feminism at the time.