White Feather Brigade

The white feather movement during World War I targeted men deemed cowards for not enlisting, leading to severe social repercussions, including harassment and even suicide. Despite widespread conscription starting in 1916, the stigma persisted, ultimately influencing women's suffrage in the UK shortly after the war. The legacy of the movement, although unpopular, has been reflected in various cultural works and remains a unique phenomenon in wartime history.