The 20th century saw many changes in the daily lives of women, from domestic to public roles. The new women's movement advocated equal rights, while the newly formed women's organizations represented a new generation. Male-controlled social structures were slowly transforming around the world. Followed closely by the First World War, these social changes, which had been brought about at the turn of the century, developed further as women were pushed into the workforce after many of their husbands and fathers were called to war, exposing them to the previously male environment. -dominated profession and in political situations. By the mid-twentieth century, women's activities and concerns were recognized as significant, bringing about a revolutionary change in women's social and domestic roles. In England, feminism meant a new revolution so that women were seen as equal and had the right to vote. No one understood this more than Emmeline Pankhurst, founder of the Women's Social and Political Union, an organization that advocated militancy and direct action to help advance the cause of women's suffrage. Emmeline fought for women's right to vote and for their equality. After numerous petitions and peaceful demonstrations continued to go unnoticed and proved unsuccessful, Emmeline decided that more drastic action needed to be taken. (Pankhurst 1) Her anger at the lack of concern and indifference of the British political establishment demanded that women begin to rebel. The Women's Political and Social Union wanted to demonstrate to the establishment that they would no longer sit idly by and that changes would come. Although small in number, women in Britain f... middle of paper ... educated their children and became better wives. (Amin 152.53). Through the support of Emmeline Pankhurst, Qui Jin and Qasim Amin; these revolutionaries have helped bring about change in their communities and countries through their efforts fighting for women's rights through protests, liberating women through an inspirational story, and forming social reforms to help empower women to educate themselves better and acquire a certain form of independence. These revolutionary changes were not only the building blocks for better and stronger nations, but also for the continuation of new and improved revolutions that would soon continue to erupt around the world throughout the 20th century. Works Cited Amin, Qasim. "Women's Liberation". (1899): 146-151.Jin, Qiu. "The Song of the Jinwei Bird." (1905-1907): 165-167.Pankhurst, Emmeline. "Because we are militants." (1907).