Women in twentieth century South African politics: the Federation of South African Women, its roots, growth and decline

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Women in twentieth century South African politics: the Federation of South African Women, its roots, growth and decline

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A thesis submitted for the Degree of Master of Arts at the University of Cape Town by Colin John Walker in October 1978. This thesis discusses the position of women, 1921-1954, The roots of the Federation of South African Women, its structure and strategy. It also discusses the relationship with Congress Alliance, the women's movement at National Liberation.

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South African History Online. (2016, February 22). Women in twentieth century South African politics: the Federation of South African Women, its roots, growth and decline . South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0120277

South African History Online (2016) ' Women in twentieth century South African politics: the Federation of South African Women, its roots, growth and decline ', South African History Online, 22 February. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0120277 (Accessed: 8 August 2026).

South African History Online, Women in twentieth century South African politics: the Federation of South African Women, its roots, growth and decline [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0120277, (accessed 8 August 2026).

" Women in twentieth century South African politics: the Federation of South African Women, its roots, growth and decline ." South African History Online, 22 Feb. 2016, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0120277. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

South African History Online. " Women in twentieth century South African politics: the Federation of South African Women, its roots, growth and decline ." South African History Online. February 22, 2016. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0120277.