Question

This cartoon shows a woman opening a curtain to enter a secret meeting between two men. One man is labeled "Political Boss,” and the other is labeled "Honest Graft.” The graft is the use of a political office for personal monetary gain. The men are reaching for a bag of money labeled "Corruption Fund.” The woman holds a ballot, and her sash reads, "Votes for Woman.” The cartoon’s caption reads, "Two’s company three’s a crowd!”

1. What is the main message of this political cartoon?

2. In this cartoon, how have the politicians been portrayed?

Answer 1

Men in power were largely afraid of women obtaining and securing political rights expecially in america thourought the ealry 1900s.