The forgotten rise and sudden suppression of women's football
In short: Before the modern era of global stardom, women's football thrived through the hardships of the First World War. This video explores how the sport gained massive popularity and raised thousands of pounds for charity, only to be systematically pushed into the shadows.
IWM Curator Ellen Parton examines the era when women's football emerged as a significant force. During the First World War, the game saw immense growth and served as a vital tool for fundraising, with thousands of pounds raised for charity. However, this period of success was met with a devastating setback in 1921, when the FA banned women from playing on League and Association-affiliated grounds. The FA justified this decision by labeling the sport as 'unsuitable for females,' a move that effectively suppressed the women's game for more than fifty years.
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