Jessie Boucherett facts for kids
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Jessie Boucherett
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Boucherett, around 1860
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Emilia Jessie Boucherett
November 1825 Willingham, England
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| Died | 18 October 1905 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | writer, editor |
| Known for | Society for Promoting the Employment of Women |
Jessie Boucherett (born November 1825 – died October 1905) was an English woman who worked hard for women's rights. She believed women should have more opportunities and be treated equally in society.
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Life and Work for Women's Rights
Jessie Boucherett was born in November 1825 in North Willingham, England. She went to school at Avonbank in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Jessie became interested in helping women after reading the English Woman's Journal. This magazine shared her goals. She also read an article about the challenges faced by many women in England during the mid-1800s. At that time, there were more women than men, and many women found it hard to find work or support themselves.
Campaigning for Women's Vote
On November 21, 1865, Jessie Boucherett, along with Barbara Bodichon and Helen Taylor, had an important idea. They wanted to change the laws so that women could vote in elections. They started a campaign to make this happen. This movement became known as the women's suffrage movement.
Helping Women Find Jobs
In 1859, Jessie Boucherett, with Barbara Bodichon and Adelaide Anne Procter, helped start the Society for Promoting the Employment of Women. This group aimed to help women get jobs and training. It later changed its name to the Society for Promoting the Training of Women in 1926. Today, it is a charity called Futures for Women, still helping women with their careers.
The Langham Place Group
Also in 1859, Jessie joined the Langham Place Group. This was a small but very determined group of women. They worked from 1857 to 1866 to improve the lives of women. Jessie was a strong supporter of women's right to vote. She also strongly supported the Married Women's Property Act 1870. This law helped married women have control over their own money and property. Before this law, a woman's property often belonged to her husband.
Starting Important Journals
Jessie Boucherett also played a key role in publishing. In 1866, she started a magazine called Englishwoman's Review. She was the editor until 1870. After that, she teamed up with Lydia Becker to start the Women's Suffrage Journal. Both journals were very important for sharing ideas and news about women's rights.
Written Works
Jessie Boucherett also wrote several books and articles about women's issues:
- Hints on Self-Help for Young Women, 1863
- The Condition of Women in France', 1868
- 'How to Provide for Superfluous Women', in Josephine Butler, ed., Women's Work and Women's Culture, 1869
- 'The industrial position of women', in Theodore Stanton, ed., The Woman Question in Europe, 1884
- The Condition of Working Women and the Factory Acts, with Helen Blackburn, 1896
See also
In Spanish: Jessie Boucherett para niños
