The Scottish Suffragettes and the Press

Focusing on the Scottish women's suffrage campaign, this book examines the role of the popular press in shaping public perception of suffragettes. It explores how newspapers portrayed campaigners and how various groups leveraged media to amplify their messages. Beginning in the 1870s, the narrative highlights the shift in coverage due to the militant suffragette movement, particularly during local by-elections and confrontations with anti-suffrage politicians. Additionally, it delves into the effects of the First World War on the suffrage movement.