Suffragette Force Feeding Maiden Speech
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Suffragette Force Feeding Maiden Speech
Suffragette Force Feeding Maiden Speech. Gentleman, at dinner, glass in hand proposes a toast. Gentlemen I wish you to drink the health of the women eh - the females eh - the ladies, not forgetting the suffragettes who are forced to take food against their will. I feel ashamed of my happiness when I think of their misery. Date: circa 1912
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Ashamed Dinner Feeding Feel Females Forced Forgetting Gentleman Gentlemen Happiness Health Maiden Proposes Speech Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Toast Rights
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a tense moment during a dinner gathering in the early 1910s, as a gentleman raises a glass to make a toast, oblivious to the plight of the suffragettes. The caption beneath the image reads, "Gentlemen, I wish you to drink the health of the women, eh - the females, eh - the ladies, not forgetting the suffragettes who are forced to take food against their will." The juxtaposition of the festive dinner scene and the suffering of the suffragettes is a poignant reminder of the struggle for women's rights in this era. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, had been gaining momentum since the late 19th century. However, their protests often resulted in harsh treatment, including force-feeding, a common practice used to deny them the right to hunger strike. The image of the force-fed suffragette became a powerful symbol of the movement's determination and the injustices they faced. The gentleman's casual proposal of a toast to the women, including the suffragettes, highlights the stark divide between those who supported women's rights and those who did not. The suffragettes' fight for the right to vote was a long and arduous one, but this photograph serves as a reminder of the courage and resilience of those who refused to be silenced. The date of this photograph is estimated to be circa 1912, a pivotal year in the suffragette movement, as it marked the beginning of the militant phase of the campaign. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the suffragettes and the progress that has been made towards gender equality since then.
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