Titanic Survivor's Unwavering Fight for Social Justice
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Viola Irene Violet Jessop, a Titanic Survivor, Dedicated Her Life to Social Reforms
Viola Irene Violet Jessop was a Titanic survivor who went on to become a vocal advocate for social reforms. She dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of women, children, and the poor.
Early Life and Experiences
Viola Jessop was born in 1887 in Argentina to Irish parents. She had a difficult childhood, and she left home at a young age to work as a stewardess on ships. In 1911, she joined the crew of the Titanic.
On April 14, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. Jessop survived the disaster, but she lost many of her friends and colleagues.
Social Activism
After the Titanic disaster, Jessop became a vocal advocate for social reforms. She spoke out against the lack of lifeboats on the Titanic, and she called for better working conditions for seamen.
Jessop was also a strong advocate for women's rights. She was a member of the National Union of Ships' Cooks, Stewards and Stewards' Mates, and she helped to organize the first women's branch of the union.
Later Life and Legacy
Jessop continued to work as a stewardess until she retired in 1950. She then moved to England, where she lived until her death in 1971.
Jessop's legacy as a social activist lives on. She is remembered as a courageous woman who fought for the rights of others. Her story is an inspiration to all who believe in the power of social change.
Additional Resources
- Encyclopedia Titanica: Viola Jessop
- Women's Museum of California: Viola Jessop
- The Unsinkable Woman: The Life and Times of Viola Jessop
Viola Jessop, a Titanic survivor, dedicated her life to social reforms.
4.2 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 342 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 17 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 342 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 17 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
