What did the famous 5 want Stanley Baldwin to do?

Answer 1

The Famous Five, a group of Canadian women including Nellie McClung and Emily Murphy, sought to have Stanley Baldwin, the British Prime Minister, recognize women as "persons" under the law. Their advocacy was primarily aimed at changing the legal interpretation of the word "persons" to include women, which would grant them the right to be appointed to the Senate. This request was part of the broader suffrage movement, seeking equality and legal recognition for women in Canada. Ultimately, their efforts contributed to the landmark Persons Case in 1929, which affirmed that women were indeed considered persons under Canadian law.