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When Women Vote Washing day
When Women Vote Washing day. Mans worst nightmare - the housework is his domain, pictured washing his own shirts whilst holding the screaming baby. His duties are spelled out on a chart on the wall. Meanwhile, wife and a couple of other women sit round the table smoking, playing cards and eating chocolate! One has the nerve to complain, Yes! My old man is a lazy old wretch. Date: circa 1907
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When Women Vote: A Satirical Take on Suffragettes and the Domestic Burden of Men in 1907 This humorous photograph, titled "When Women Vote: Washing Day - Mans worst nightmare," depicts a scene that was once a common frustration for men during the early suffragette movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image captures a man, with a look of exasperation on his face, washing his own shirts while holding a screaming baby. The duties of his household are spelled out on a chart on the wall, a clear indication that the women in the household have taken a break from their domestic responsibilities. The women, including the man's wife, are shown sitting around a table, smoking, playing cards, and eating chocolate. One woman even has the audacity to complain, "Yes! My old man is a lazy old wretch!" The satirical tone of the photograph highlights the suffragettes' demands for women's rights to vote and the potential shift in household dynamics that could result from their success. The photograph, which is estimated to date from around 1907, is a poignant reminder of the gender roles and expectations that existed during this period. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote and participate in politics, challenged traditional gender norms and paved the way for women's greater involvement in public life. This photograph offers a humorous glimpse into the potential consequences of women's increased political power and the impact it could have on the domestic sphere.
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