A New Woman's Commonplace Book

This is a picture that is very important to me and for women throughout the entire country of England. For a long time, we have not had the same rights as men. My close friend played a large part of these protests to give women the right to vote. I could not attend any of these protests myself since I was too busy with school. My friend told me that this was taken at one of the largest protests that she attended. We have not been able to vote while the men have been able to. We are fighting for that right. We believe that we should have that right to have a say in what goes on in our…

I was so proud to see this article in the paper when I picked it up that morning. The fact that we finally have women in the medical field is a major success in terms of women gaining more respect in our society. I am honored that my older sister will be following these great women’s steps by beginning medical school in the fall. My sister has always dreamed of becoming a doctor that will help people who might not be able to afford the proper medical treatment that they need. I hope one day in a few years to follow in my sisters path in starting medical school. She and the women pictured…

This picture meant so much to me as a woman who values her education. Queen Victoria did so much to help women receive the education they deserve. It made me very happy to see that she opened the Royal Holloway College for women. Being able to attend that school helped me in so many different ways. It helped prepare me for my future by preparing me to work after I graduate from school. I want to be able to break away from the traditions that women usually have during this time. I do not want to be expecting to be a home maker and stay at home the entire day cleaning and cooking meals. I…