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The fact that we're still debating whether or not militancy was justified in itself justifies it - controversial and impossible to ignore.

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The fact that we're still debating whether or not militancy was justified in itself justifies it - controversial and impossible to ignore.

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Violent protest has its place, but the goals of the WSPU (being political and social) did not justify this.

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There comes a point at which violence crosses a line and begins to detract from the credibility of the movement, and will engender a crackdown on the movement, rather than parliament considering reform. The arson attacks on Bristol damaged property severely and acted to show that the WSPU was more of a terrorist organisation than a political one. This meant that the cause for women’s suffrage lost credibility since the state would be seen to be giving in to excessive violence rather than protecting the security of private and public property.

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There comes a point at which violence crosses a line and begins to detract from the credibility of the movement, and will engender a crackdown on the movement, rather than parliament considering reform. The arson attacks on Bristol damaged property severely and acted to show that the WSPU was more of a terrorist organisation than a political one. This meant that the cause for women’s suffrage lost credibility since the state would be seen to be giving in to excessive violence rather than protecting the security of private and public property.

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Militancy initially was helpful in raising awareness of the suffragette movement that by 1905 hadn't achieved any progress in parliament or general society. However, by 1908 their aggressive militant activity, e.g. attacks on MPs and the window breaking campaign. Undoubtedly, caused them to haemorrhage support both within society and gov - who could not be seen as acquiescing to demands of "terrorists."

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Militancy initially was helpful in raising awareness of the suffragette movement that by 1905 hadn't achieved any progress in parliament or general society. However, by 1908 their aggressive militant activity, e.g. attacks on MPs and the window breaking campaign. Undoubtedly, caused them to haemorrhage support both within society and gov - who could not be seen as acquiescing to demands of "terrorists."

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Although the WSPU can be credited for its ability to gain public attention its methods used were not so great in attracting people who opposed the movement.

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Initially, the militancy of the WSPU was justified because it was the only way in which they could get the attention that they needed from the press and parliament, however, the extremity of their militancy (particularly after 1908) was unjustified because the negative attention was more harmful than helpful.

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Militancy initially was helpful in raising awareness of the suffragette movement that by 1905 was seen as irrelevant and being ignored by gov. However, by 1908 their aggressive militant activity, e.g. attacks on MPs and the window breaking campaign. Undoubtedly caused them to lose a significant degree of support both within public and government. Gov, could not be seen as acquiescing to demands of terrorists. 

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Militancy initially was helpful in raising awareness of the suffragette movement that by 1905 was seen as irrelevant and being ignored by gov. However, by 1908 their aggressive militant activity, e.g. attacks on MPs and the window breaking campaign. Undoubtedly caused them to lose a significant degree of support both within public and government. Gov, could not be seen as acquiescing to demands of terrorists. 

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I'd say that although at times some of their methods may have been counter-productive, I'd say that without the use of militant tactics the WSPU simply wouldn't have been given the media coverage/government attention required to make change

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I'd say that although at times some of their methods may have been counter-productive, I'd say that without the use of militant tactics the WSPU simply wouldn't have been given the media coverage/government attention required to make change

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Initially it was justified as the govt and media were ignoring them and they needed public interest, however later violence only turned people against them and made it harder for peaceful campaigners to achieve change.

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People with significant privilege and power don't tend to give it up peacefully

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I think it was justified because their peaceful protests and parliamentary enquires failed to get any attention. Once they started to use violence they got publicity and were discussed, even at the cost of losing their own support.

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In one way it’s easy to justify the suffragette’s militant attitude. Looking back on previous groups it is clear to see that the peaceful political route was not working and other groups were trapped between being a peaceful and violent party. However, views were already changing as proven by the reforms on the CDA's and society as a whole was becoming much more advanced so it could be argued that the militant approach was more barbaric then it needed to be for the time frame.

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I believe that it was justified overall because they passed legislation and in the end achieved the goal the WSPU set out to achieve. There are many aspects that argue a more negative perspective such as losing support from the public and previously sympathetic politicians. However, I believe that overall these tactics were largely important in securing women the vote because it increased the publicity and therefore the membership as well. If the vote was never secured and legislation not passed it can be argued that the negatives largely outweighed the successes but in the end their goal was achieved.

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Some forms of militancy like chaining oneself to railings etc were justified, and were perfectly adequate to secure public attention.
The WSPU got carried away with the violence.

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