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Is this right?
Is this right?. Woman with basket on her back, meets man holding umbrella labelled Franchise. She asks Why can t I have an umbrella too? Voter says, You can t. You ought to stop at home. Woman - Stop at home indeed! I have my living to earn Signed M.L (Mary Lowndes) Date: circa 1908
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Is this right?
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: A Powerful Moment in the Fight for Women's Suffrage, Circa 1908 This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights, as a determined woman, burdened by a basket on her back, encounters a man holding an umbrella labeled "Franchise." The woman, clearly frustrated by the man's possession of the symbol of voting power, asks, "Why can't I have an umbrella too?" The man, a voter, responds, "You can't. You ought to stop at home." The woman's indignation is palpable as she retorts, "Stop at home indeed! I have my living to earn." Signed "M.L" (Mary Lowndes), this photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the suffragette movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Women's suffrage activists, like Mary Lowndes, fought tirelessly for the right to vote, challenging societal norms and defying expectations. The image, taken circa 1908, is a powerful reminder of the struggles women faced in their quest for equality and the importance of their persistence in the face of adversity. The man's umbrella, a symbol of political power, highlights the stark disparity between the genders and serves as a rallying cry for change. This photograph, with its rich historical significance, continues to resonate with audiences today, inspiring us to reflect on the progress made and the work that still needs to be done in the ongoing fight for gender equality.
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