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Until Women Vote. American cartoon, 1915, by Rollin Kirby suggesting that womens suffrage will bring an end to intolerable working conditions, such as a 72-hour work week, and child labor
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Until Women Vote. American cartoon, 1915, by Rollin Kirby suggesting that womens suffrage will bring an end to intolerable working conditions, such as a 72-hour work week, and child labor
WOMENs RIGHTS, 1915.
Until Women Vote. American cartoon, 1915, by Rollin Kirby suggesting that womens suffrage will bring an end to intolerable working conditions, such as a 72-hour work week, and child labor
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The powerful image captured in this vintage print titled "Until Women Vote" by Rollin Kirby, a renowned American cartoonist from 1915, depicts the potential impact of women's suffrage on improving working conditions. The cartoon suggests that granting women the right to vote would bring an end to intolerable labor practices prevalent at the time. In this thought-provoking artwork, Kirby highlights two major issues plaguing society during that era: long work hours and child labor. The illustration showcases a bustling city street with smokestacks looming in the background, symbolizing industrialization and its negative consequences for workers. A group of men can be seen toiling away under harsh conditions while being whipped by their employers. Meanwhile, children are depicted as part of the workforce instead of receiving education or enjoying their childhood. By linking these injustices directly to women's suffrage, Kirby emphasizes how political acts can lead to significant social change. The National Women's Suffrage Association is referenced in the caption as one of the driving forces behind this movement for equality. This piece serves as a reminder of both past struggles and progress made towards achieving fairer working conditions and gender equality. It encourages viewers to reflect on how far we have come since then while acknowledging that there is still work to be done in ensuring equal rights for all individuals regardless of gender or age.
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