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While the links between the anti-trans moral panic and the far-right are well-documented, 'Gender Critical' feminists are able shield themselves from that connection because of the common assumption that feminism and fascism are polar opposites. But, at many points in history, the distinction between feminism and fascism has been far from clear cut.
As the campaign for women's suffrage grew more extreme, so did the violence directed against it. Here, Emelyne Godfrey reveals how suffragettes fought back by mastering an ancient Japanese martial art
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Plymouth's women in history: Ju-jitsu suffragettes and the plan to bring down Smeaton's Tower You may not know about some of these fascinating stories from Plymouth's past The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Get the latest nostalgia features and photo stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Plots to blow up Smeaton's Tower, ju-jitsu-trained suffragettes and an infamous and controversial Stonehouse courtesan - these are just some of the women you may not know about in Plymouth's past.
Simon Webb counters popular view in his book The Suffragette Bombers: Britain's Forgotten Terrorists He claims 'history has been kind' to Emmeline Pankhurst and the other leaders of the movement He argues that they carried out a 'widespread and sustained bombing campaign' across the country Activists also carried out arson attacks, including on tea house at Kew Gardens in Richmond, West London