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Lord Cromer, President of the Mens League Lord Cromer, President of the Mens League
Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer, British statesman, diplomat and colonial administrator, and President of the Mens League for Opposing Woman Suffrage.
1910
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Administrator Baring Cromer Diplomat Evelyn League Opposing Signature Signed Suffrage
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This photograph captures Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer, a prominent British statesman, diplomat, and colonial administrator, in his role as President of the Mens League for Opposing Woman Suffrage in 1910. Cromer, who was born in 1841, had an illustrious career in the British civil service, serving as Consul-General in Egypt and High Commissioner and Governor-General of Sudan. However, his stance on women's suffrage placed him at odds with the progressive currents of his time. The Mens League for Opposing Woman Suffrage was a British organization that sought to prevent women from gaining the right to vote. Cromer's signature on this photograph attests to his leadership of the League during this period. The League's position was based on the belief that women were not intellectually or emotionally equipped to participate in the political process and that their primary role was in the home. Despite the growing momentum for women's suffrage, Cromer and the Mens League continued to resist the movement, arguing that women's suffrage would undermine traditional gender roles and disrupt the social order. However, their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, and women in the United Kingdom gained the right to vote in 1918. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering insights into the attitudes and beliefs of a prominent British figure during a time of significant social and political change. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious debates surrounding women's rights and gender roles in the early 20th century.
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