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Suffragette being force fed with the nasal tube in Holloway Prison, London, 1909
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Suffragette being force fed with the nasal tube in Holloway Prison, London, 1909
Suffragette being force fed with the nasal tube in Holloway Prison, London, 1909. In response to their hunger strikes several suffragettes were subjected to being force fed. They went on hunger strike in protest at the governments refusal to treat them as political prisoners
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Media ID 15140230
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Campaign Campaigner Democracy Edwardian Equality Feminism Feminist Holloway Holloway Gaol Holloway Prison Human Rights Hunger Strike Islington Penitentiary Prison Prison Cell Rights Strike Suffrage Suffragette Vote Womens Rights Compulsion Force Feeding Historica Graphica Collection
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This powerful print captures a moment of resistance and sacrifice in the fight for women's suffrage. Taken in 1909 at Holloway Prison in London, it depicts a suffragette being force-fed through a nasal tube. The suffragettes resorted to hunger strikes as a form of protest against the government's refusal to recognize them as political prisoners. In this image, we see the determination on the face of the woman as she endures this degrading act. Behind her is an iron-barred window, symbolizing both confinement and hope for change. The starkness of the prison cell serves as a reminder of the oppressive conditions these brave women endured. The suffragette movement was not just about gaining voting rights; it was about demanding equality and challenging societal norms that oppressed women. This print encapsulates their unwavering commitment to justice and their willingness to endure physical hardship for their cause. As we reflect on this historic moment captured by an unknown photographer, let us remember those who fought tirelessly so that future generations could enjoy equal rights. It serves as a testament to human resilience and reminds us that progress often comes at great personal cost.
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