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Jailed for Freedom (Polis & Praxis Classics)

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Jailed for Freedom (Polis & Praxis Classics)

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"A powerful true story of protest, prison, and political transformation-told by one of the women who lived it."Jailed for Freedom is Doris Stevens' firsthand account of the suffragists who dared to defy power-and paid the price for it. Arrested for picketing the White House, these women faced brutal conditions, hunger strikes, and public scorn to demand what democracy had long denied: the vote.Written in 1920 by a leading member of the National Woman's Party, this landmark narrative captures the courage, strategy, and sacrifices that fueled one of the most pivotal movements in American history. Stevens doesn't just document events-she invites readers into the heart of the struggle for women's rights, offering an unfiltered view of political imprisonment, public protest, and the relentless fight for justice.As voting rights and gender equality remain urgent issues today, Jailed for Freedom offers not only a gripping historical record but a timeless guide to activism and resistance.
This special edition includes:A Modern IntroductionContextualizing the suffrage movement and connecting its bold tactics to today's fight for equity and justice.A Biographical Sketch of Doris StevensHighlighting her legacy as a suffragist, political prisoner, and international advocate for women's legal equality.Curated Further Reading and InspirationFeaturing essential books, scholarship, and contemporary cultural works that carry the legacy of the suffragists into the present-on page, stage, and screen.
Perfect for readers of:women's history, civil rights movements, political memoirs, feminist classics, and grassroots activism.
Jailed for Freedom is more than a record of the past-it's a blueprint for the future. Whether you're an activist, educator, or history lover, this book will move you, challenge you, and remind you what it takes to make democracy real.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
312
Release Date:
2025-07-29
Publication Date:
2025-07-29
Publisher:
Polis & Praxis Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798349530005
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
509 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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