Suffragette Striking Scene at Demonstration
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Suffragette Striking Scene at Demonstration
Suffragette Striking Scene at Demonstration. At a demonstration, its hand to hand combat as suffragette attacks policeman with umbrella, hands and ankle boots. Date: circa 1911
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Ankle Attacks Boots Combat Demonstration Hands Policeman Striking Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Umbrella Rights
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful image captures the intensity and determination of the British Suffragette movement during a demonstration in the early 1910s. The suffragette in the foreground is engaged in hand-to-hand combat with a policeman, using every means at her disposal to assert her rights and make her voice heard. Her umbrella, hands, and ankle boots serve as formidable weapons in this fierce struggle for women's suffrage. The Suffragette movement, which emerged in the late 19th century, was a militant campaign for women's right to vote. Frustrated by the slow progress of political reform, suffragettes employed a range of tactics to draw attention to their cause, including protests, marches, and acts of civil disobedience. This demonstration, circa 1911, is a testament to the courage and resilience of these women, who were willing to risk arrest and even physical harm to secure the right to vote. The suffragette's fierce determination and the policeman's steadfast resistance create a striking contrast in this image. The suffragette's expression is one of defiance and determination, while the policeman's look of surprise and annoyance reveals the unexpected nature of the encounter. The chaotic scene around them, with other suffragettes in the background, adds to the sense of urgency and intensity. This photograph is an important historical document, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the fight for women's rights. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles that paved the way for women's suffrage and the progress towards gender equality that we have seen in the century since.
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