Jane Morris was politically engaged even though she did not have the right to vote. While she did not follow her husband, William Morris, into the Socialist movement, Jane retained liberal allegiances 1. Her letters reveal her awareness of the turbulent events of the 1880s and her involvement in various endeavors, such as the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and the 1882 Icelandic Relief Committee 1. She was also an ardent advocate for Irish Home Rule, demonstrating her engagement with the political landscape of her time.
These activities demonstrate Jane's commitment to preserving cultural heritage and advocating for fairness, justice, equality and freedom. Reflecting her political views and the ways she took action despite being confined by the social politics of the time simply by being a woman.