Suffragette, Not a Vote - a Bloke
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Suffragette, Not a Vote - a Bloke
Suffragette, Not a Vote - a Bloke. The newspaper boy heckles a suffragette campaigner, shouting, Its not a vote you want - Its a Bloke. All suffragettes were seen as frustrated, embittered spinsters who could not get themselves a man. Drawn by Lawson Wood. Date: circa 1912
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Campaigner Drawn Frustrated Lawson Newspaper Shouting Spinsters Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Vote Bloke Rights
Suffragette, Not a Vote - a Bloke
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is a powerful and poignant political cartoon from the early 1900s, depicting the intense opposition and derision faced by suffragette campaigners during their fight for women's right to vote. The image, drawn by renowned British cartoonist Lawson Wood, captures a moment of confrontation between a determined suffragette and a mocking newspaper boy. The suffragette, dressed in the iconic purple, white, and green colors of the suffrage movement, stands firm in her convictions, her expression resolute and unwavering. She holds a banner bearing the words "Votes for Women," a clear statement of her demands. However, her message is met with scorn from the newspaper boy, who jeers at her from the sidewalk, shouting "It's not a vote you want - It's a Bloke!" The cartoon plays into the common stereotype of suffragettes as frustrated, embittered spinsters who could not get themselves a man. This misconception was often used to undermine the legitimacy of their cause and to portray them as unnatural and unfeminine. The suffragette's determined stance and the newspaper boy's derisive laughter highlight the deep-rooted prejudices and misconceptions that the suffragettes faced in their quest for the right to vote. The cartoon is a poignant reminder of the challenges and obstacles that the suffragettes faced during their long and arduous campaign for women's suffrage. It also serves as a testament to their courage, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity. The image, with its powerful visual storytelling and historical significance, continues to resonate with audiences today, offering valuable insights into the rich history of the women's suffrage movement.
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