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Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses

Two women jockeys with riding crops, spur on their steeds - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen who wear bridles in their mouths. These emancipated women are fully in control of their destination and their menfolk. Date: C.1908

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Allegory Amusing Bridles Comical Control Controlling Crops Difference Dominating Domination Emancipated Emancipation Exercise Gender Gentlemen Jockeys Leading Menfolk Physical Power Powerful Ride Rides Satire Satirical Sexes Strength Strong Rights Steeds Zeitgeist


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This print from Mary Evans Prints Online captures a unique and thought-provoking scene set in the early 1900s. Two female jockeys, exuding strength and confidence, are depicted riding gentlemen as if they were horses. Armed with riding crops and spurs, these emancipated women assert their control over their "steeds" - not actual horses but rather top-hatted and tailed gentlemen wearing bridles in their mouths. In this satirical allegory, the image challenges traditional gender roles of the time by reversing power dynamics. The jockeys symbolize the rising wave of female empowerment during the Edwardian era, asserting their physical prowess and leading men towards an unknown destination. This comical yet powerful depiction serves as a reminder of the changing zeitgeist where women sought to break free from societal constraints. The print offers a glimpse into history while highlighting themes of emancipation, control, and gender difference. It invites viewers to reflect on notions of strength, domination, and satire within society at that time. Through this amusing visual narrative, we witness how art can be used to challenge norms and provoke discussions about equality and individual rights.

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