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Men and the Suffragettes [9min]

Mention the Suffragettes and it doubtless brings to mind images of women, clad in purple, white and green, on processions, making speeches, being arrested. But what might be more surprising is the number of men involved in the movement. Jenni Murray finds out about men's contribution to The Cause and how they reconciled their masculinity with the fight for women's rights.
Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "Woman's Hour"