Suffragette Emancipated New Woman

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Suffragette Emancipated New Woman

Suffragette Emancipated New Woman. The New Woman portrayed in mans attire, cigarette in mouth, golf clubs over her shoulder and bicycle at her side. Date: circa 1905

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Media ID 14162009

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Attire Bicycle Cigarette Clubs Emancipated Golf Mouth Portrayed Shoulder Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights

EDITORS COMMENTS
This image captures the essence of the Suffragette movement and the emergence of the 'New Woman' in the early 20th century. The Suffragettes, a group of women who fought for women's right to vote, challenged societal norms and expectations through their bold actions and defiant fashion choices. The New Woman portrayed in this photograph, circa 1905, is a testament to their spirit of rebellion. Dressed in men's attire, she exudes confidence and independence with a cigarette in her mouth, golf clubs slung over her shoulder, and a bicycle at her side. These symbols of freedom and self-sufficiency were unconventional for women of the time and represented a departure from traditional gender roles. The Suffragette movement, which spanned from the late 19th to the early 20th century, was a pivotal moment in women's history. Women's suffrage, the right to vote, was a fundamental aspect of this struggle for equality. The movement saw women taking to the streets, organizing protests, and engaging in civil disobedience to demand their rights. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the courage and determination of the Suffragettes and the New Women they inspired. It encapsulates a moment of transformation in women's history, as they asserted their independence and demanded their place in the political and social spheres. The image is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Suffragette movement and the impact it had on shaping the modern world.

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