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Motion · S6M-10173 · 21 Aug 2023

Celebrating Frances Wright

Lodged by Michelle Thomson Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament celebrates the life and works of Scottish American Frances “Fanny” Wright; notes that Frances was born in Dundee, Scotland, in 1795 and went on to become a renowned global figure in human equality and rights, including women’s rights; understands that Frances first visited the United States when she went to New York in 1818 at the age of 23, having been drawn to issues affecting advancing freedoms, human rights, social reform and equality; further understands that her time in America also developed her passion for racial justice, women’s rights and universal education, leading to her becoming an eminent lecturer, writer, freethinker, feminist, utopian socialist, abolitionist, social reformer and Epicurean philosopher; considers that Frances, who died in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1852, became a well-respected figure in social justice and equality, writing books and articles, speaking at large gatherings and pledging her own resources to campaign for slave freedom and fair work conditions; recognises the importance of the cultural links between Scotland and the United States of America, including connections between the Declaration of Arbroath and the United States Declaration of Independence, and the celebrations of St Andrews Day and Tartan Day in America, and commends her dedication to campaigning for social justice and for breaking down barriers to promote equal rights in America, Scotland and indeed globally.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.