Initial ideas

For my initial idea, I decided to focus on women's rights and the law surrounding them. I chose this topic as I am interested in both the feminist movement, and also the subject of law. These two ideas fitted together perfectly! I opted for a question that I could investigate both to a broad extent and to a niche extent.

At first, I thought I was going to create a timeline of as many different laws that either effected or were effected by the development of women's rights. Upon reading several articles, I decided that this would be too broad. I also discovered that many laws from prior the twentieth century have been reformed and/or slightly changed. This would then mean that I would often be repeating myself in my research and final presentation. I have now decided to research approximately ten different laws, from the 1900s onwards. This would still show the development over time, but over a more concise timescale.

I also was questioned on whether the laws would only be from the English legal system or if I would include other countries. I think that, for now, I will only include English laws, however i would be open to learning about other countries and how that has affected the laws of our country in this niche area.

In conclusion, my topic has two key elements: women's rights and the English legal system. This would ultimately be presented in a dissertation.