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The Threatened Slump in Husbands: post WW1 polgamy imagined
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The Threatened Slump in Husbands: post WW1 polgamy imagined
The Bystander takes a humourous look in 1915 at the marriage problems that may arise after the war is over. C.E Peto imagines the social consequences of polgamy becoming permissable in the wake of possible man shortages. Date: March 1915
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The Threatened Slump in Husbands - A Humorous Look at Post-WW1 Marriage Problems and the Imagined Permissibility of Polygamy
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The First World War, also known as the Great War, had been raging on for over three years when The Bystander, a popular British satirical magazine, published this humorous image in March 1915. The cartoon, titled "The Threatened Slump in Husbands," depicts a scene of potential marital chaos in the aftermath of the war. With the prospect of man shortages due to the ongoing conflict, the magazine playfully pondered the social consequences of polygamy becoming permissible. In the illustration, a group of women, each with multiple husbands, are gathered in a drawing room, chatting and laughing. One woman is shown holding a baby, while another is being courted by a suitor. The caption reads, "The New Fashion: Polygamy. The War having shown that one husband is not enough for some women, it is suggested that the Government should legalize polygamy." The cartoon is a testament to the anxieties and uncertainties of the time, as the war disrupted traditional gender roles and raised questions about the future of marriage and family life. The humorous tone of the image serves to lighten the mood and provide a moment of relief from the grim realities of the war. As we look back at this historical artifact, we can appreciate the unique perspective it offers on the social and cultural shifts taking place during the early 20th century. The Threatened Slump in Husbands is a reminder of the ways in which humor and satire have been used to explore complex issues and provoke thought and discussion.
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