Suffragette I ve got a Voter
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Suffragette I ve got a Voter
Suffragette I ve got a Voter. Young woman, perched upon a sofa declares, I don t want a vote, I ve got a Voter. A man of course and to prove it, his pipe and tobacco jar lay beside her. Date: circa 1908
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Suffragette I've Got a Voter," depicts a young woman boldly declaring her political power while seated on a plush sofa. The year is circa 1908, a time when the women's suffrage movement was gaining momentum in the United Kingdom. The woman's confident expression and the man's pipe and tobacco jar lying nearby serve as a powerful symbol of the shifting gender dynamics and the struggle for women's right to vote. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's suffrage through militant tactics, was a significant force in the fight for women's rights during this period. The woman in the photograph appears to be a suffragette, using her wit and charisma to challenge societal norms and assert her political agency. Her statement, "I don't want a vote, I've got a voter," is a clever play on words that underscores the suffragettes' belief that every man they influenced or convinced to support their cause was a "voter" in their corner. This photograph is an important historical artifact that sheds light on the suffragettes' innovative tactics and their determination to secure the right to vote for women. It also highlights the role of individual women in effecting social change and inspiring others to join the cause. The image serves as a reminder of the courage and resilience of the suffragettes and their enduring legacy in the fight for gender equality.
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