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Suffragette Lunatic Asylum

Suffragette Lunatic Asylum. Inmate of Lunatic Asylum tells mannish suffragette in tweed suit, spats and hat, What! You, a militant suffragette! Pooh! You ve no business here, you re not mad, you re only a fool! Drawn by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) Date: circa 1912

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Asylum Business Drawn Fool Inmate Lawson Lunatic Militant Pooh Spats Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Tells Tweed Rights


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This evocative and thought-provoking image, titled "Suffragette Lunatic Asylum," is a poignant reminder of the fierce opposition and discrimination faced by suffragettes during their relentless fight for women's right to vote in early 20th century Britain. Drawn by renowned English cartoonist Lawson Wood in circa 1912, the illustration depicts a heated exchange between a mannishly-dressed suffragette, clad in a tweed suit, spats, and hat, and an inmate of a lunatic asylum. The inmate, with a disapproving expression, exclaims, "What! You, a militant suffragette! Pooh! You've no business here, you're not mad, you're only a fool!" The suffragette's determined stance and unwavering gaze, however, convey a sense of resilience and unyielding commitment to her cause. The suffragette movement, which began in the late 19th century, was met with widespread ridicule and hostility from the public and authorities alike. Women who dared to challenge the status quo were often branded as "mad" or "hysterical," and many were forcibly institutionalized in asylums. This dehumanizing tactic was an attempt to undermine their credibility and silence their voices. Despite these challenges, the suffragettes persisted, engaging in various forms of civil disobedience, including protests, hunger strikes, and arson attacks on property. Their efforts eventually paid off, as the Representation of the People Act was passed in 1918, granting some women the right to vote. This powerful and historically significant image serves as a testament to the courage and determination of the suffragettes, who refused to be silenced or marginalized in their quest for women's suffrage.

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