The religious dimension of the women's suffrage movement: the role of the Scottish Presbyterian churches, 1867-1918

Choi, Eun Soo (1996) The religious dimension of the women's suffrage movement: the role of the Scottish Presbyterian churches, 1867-1918. PhD thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

This study aims to show that when the religious dimension of the women's suffrage movement is considered, it can be seen that while the Scottish Presbyterian Churches at an official level remained neutral in their attitudes, the ministers and members of the Churches gave significant and varied support to the campaign, and their efforts contributed to the success of the suffrage movement. Although the term 'the religious dimension' includes both positive and negative response to the movement in the Churches, this thesis concentrates on the positive efforts which were made. Chronologically, it covers the period from the official founding of the national suffrage organisations in 1867 to the enfranchisement of women in 1918. In surveying the history of the movement, account will be taken of both male and female contributions to the cause.

This thesis consists of seven chapters. Chapter I surveys previous studies and outlines the scope of this piece of research. Chapter II contexualises the role and status of women within the Church and within society during the period which the thesis covers. In particular, it examines the relationship between women's religious suffrage and the women's political franchise movement, and explores factors contributing to the Churches' concern for women's suffrage.

• Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity; J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe) > JN1187 Scotland
• Colleges/Schools: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Critical Studies > Theology and Religious Studies
• Supervisor's Name: Murray, Dr. Douglas M.
• Date of Award: 1996
• Depositing User: Angi Shields
• Unique ID: glathesis:1996-3943
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 06 Feb 2013 11:36
• Last Modified: 06 Feb 2013 11:36
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/3943