Suffragette, the New Man
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Suffragette, the New Man
Suffragette, the New Man. Man with moustache dressed in the colours purple, white and green, wears an enormous hat. Caption reads, The aim of the suffragette is the equality of the sexes, which will not be settled until we find a man wearing a hat like this, and trying to walk with both feet thrust through one trouser leg. Date: circa 1909
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Media ID 14161218
© The March of the Women Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Caption Colours Dressed Enormous Equality Feet Find Moustache Purple Reads Settled Sexes Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Walk Wears Rights
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This photograph, titled "Suffragette, the New Man," showcases an intriguing figure from the early 1900s, dressed in the colors of the suffragette movement: purple, white, and green. The man, with a well-groomed moustache, dons an enormous hat adorned with the same hues, symbolizing his support for women's rights and suffrage. The caption beneath the image reads, "The aim of the suffragette is the equality of the sexes, which will not be settled until we find a man wearing a hat like this, and trying to walk with both feet thrust through one trouser leg." This humorous yet thought-provoking statement reflects the suffragettes' belief that men needed to experience the limitations and challenges women faced in their daily lives to truly understand the need for gender equality. The suffragette movement, which began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sought to gain political and social rights for women through peaceful protests and civil disobedience. The man in the photograph, with his exaggerated attire, represents the idea that true progress towards gender equality would require both men and women to challenge societal norms and embrace new perspectives. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the suffragettes' determination and the enduring importance of the fight for women's rights.
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