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Convicts and Lunatics Have No Vote for Parliament. Should all women be classed with these?, Suffragette propaganda poster, c. 1910 (litho)
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Convicts and Lunatics Have No Vote for Parliament. Should all women be classed with these?, Suffragette propaganda poster, c. 1910 (litho)
XCF22526 Convicts and Lunatics Have No Vote for Parliament. Should all women be classed with these?, Suffragette propaganda poster, c.1910 (litho) by Harding Andrews, Emily J. (1850-1940); Fawcett Library, London, UK; (add.info.: first published by Artists Suffrage League; She: It is time I got out of this place - Where shall I find the key? ; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 25142260
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This powerful and thought-provoking propaganda poster from the suffragette movement in 1910 raises an important question about women's rights and their place in society. The image depicts a woman wearing academic robes and a mortar board, symbolizing her intelligence and education. However, she is trapped behind bars, suggesting that despite her qualifications, she is still denied the right to vote. The caption "Convicts and Lunatics Have No Vote for Parliament. Should all women be classed with these?" challenges the prevailing notion at the time that only those deemed unfit or incapable were denied voting rights. By comparing women to convicts and lunatics, the poster highlights the absurdity of such discrimination against an entire gender solely based on their sex. The use of contrasting imagery serves as a call to action, urging viewers to question this unjust treatment of women in society. It prompts us to consider whether denying women's suffrage places them in the same category as criminals or individuals with mental illnesses. This suffragette propaganda poster not only captures the frustration felt by many women during this era but also serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of gender equality. It stands as a testament to the bravery and determination of those who fought tirelessly for equal rights for all genders.
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