How Pitcairn made history on votes for women | Brief letters

Votes for women | Obtaining the pill | Henry Moore sculpture | Asma Jahangir | Ballet reviews | EvolutionIn 2013 Pitcairn islanders celebrated 175 years of women ’s right to vote (Letters, 10 February). Pitcairn may be small and remote but the islanders are justifiably proud of this contribution to world history.Liz TimmsBerwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland• In 1972, I wasn’t able to have an evening appointment at my local family planning clinic for the pill as I wasn’t married (Letters, 6 February).Gill FletcherSheffieldContinue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Women's suffrage Politics South Pacific World news Contraception and family planning Health Society Feminism Henry Moore Art and design Pakistan South and Central Asia Ballet Dance Stage Evolution Biology Science Source Type: news