Gymnastic Teachers' Suffrage Society
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| Formation | 1909 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rhoda Anstey |
| Dissolved | 1915 |
| Affiliations | Federated Council of Suffrage Societies |
The Gymnastics Teachers’ Suffrage Society (1909–1915) was an organisation for physical education teachers in the United Kingdom which campaigned for women's suffrage.[1]
The Gymnastic Teachers' Suffrage Society was founded in 1909.[2] It aimed "to advocate the extension of the franchise to women on the same lines as it is or may be granted to men; to find out the numerical strength of supporters of the Women's Suffrage Movement in the profession; and to protect the profession from restrictive legislation."[3] It was the only formal organisation of physical educators or sportswomen to support the cause of women's suffrage.[4]
During the suffrage processions in London in 1910 and 1911, a contingent from the society marched behind their own banner, dressed in a uniform of white blouses and navy walking skirts.[5]
The society became affiliated with the Federated Council of Suffrage Societies in 1912.[3] It was disestablished in 1915.[6]
