Women of the Foreign Office: Britain's First Female Ambassadors

The advancement of women's rights in the UK has been ongoing since the early twentieth century, but Britain's first official female ambassador did not take up her position until 1976. Elizabeth and Richard Warburton explore the progress of women in the Foreign Office, discussing the culturally conservative, closed pillar of the Foreign Office in the context of the times and the development of women's rights in the UK and across the first world.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 19 March 2021
\n Publisher: The History Press Ltd
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Since the suffrage campaigns in the early twentieth century, the advancement of women's rights in the United Kingdom has been a continuous and unwavering pursuit. Advocates for this cause have aimed for equality across various sectors, including personal and civil rights, employment rights, and equal pay. However, it is noteworthy that Britain's first official female ambassador did not assume her position until 1976. Despite the remarkable strides made by women in education and professional fields, numerous obstacles hindered their full realization of potential. In this insightful examination, Elizabeth and Richard Warburton delve into the progress of women in the Foreign Office, encompassing diplomats, ambassadors, ministers, and even the position of Foreign Secretary. They meticulously explore the Foreign Office's culturally conservative and closed pillar within the context of the times and the development of women's rights both in the United Kingdom and across the globe. The book is enriched with first-person accounts that shed light on the experiences of those who successfully challenged the constraints of convention, prejudice, and law. These accounts provide valuable insights into the factors that propelled these individuals to break through barriers and achieve remarkable success. Through their comprehensive analysis, Elizabeth and Richard Warburton offer a profound understanding of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the remarkable contributions of women in shaping the foreign policy landscape.

\n Weight: 598g\n
Dimension: 165 x 240 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780750993005\n \n