'An uplifting record of progress and strength... You'll lay the book down feeling not only
informed but galvanised to take action yourself.' Independent'An incredible book . . . with
the potential to change women's lives.' Sandi ToksvigWhy is it taking so long? Despite huge
progress since the suffragette campaigns and wave after wave of feminism women are still
fighting for equality.Why will we have to wait until 2069 for the gender pay gap to disappear
in the UK? Why in 2015 did 11% of women lose their jobs due to pregnancy discrimination? Why
has 1 in 3 women in the world experienced physical or sexual violence?'Engaging...part feminist
history part progress scoresheet and part family memoir.' Daily TelegraphIn Deeds Not Words
suffragette descendant and activist Helen Pankhurst charts the changes in the lives of women
over the last 100 years. She celebrates landmark successes and little-known victories looking
at politics money identity violence culture and social norms and turning to the voices of
both pioneers and ordinary women for their perspective.'An exciting and engaging account of an
essential part of British history.' Mary Evans Emeritus Leverhulme Professor London School of
EconomicsCombining historical insight with inspiring argument Deeds not Words reveals how far
women have come how far we still have to go and how we might get there. It is essential
reading for women - and men - on the most important issue of our time.'Deeds Not Words is so
timely. A valuable guide and reference.' Annie Lennox OBE
