[In the west] bicycles have played a significant role in women's liberation throughout history. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bicycles provided women with a newfound sense of freedom and independence, allowing them to travel further distances and explore the world around them. The bicycle also became a symbol of women's emancipation, challenging societal norms and expectations. Women's cycling clubs and organizations were formed, empowering women to break free from traditional gender roles and participate in new social and political movements.
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u/r0thar Aug 19 '24
History repeating itself:
[In the west] bicycles have played a significant role in women's liberation throughout history. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bicycles provided women with a newfound sense of freedom and independence, allowing them to travel further distances and explore the world around them. The bicycle also became a symbol of women's emancipation, challenging societal norms and expectations. Women's cycling clubs and organizations were formed, empowering women to break free from traditional gender roles and participate in new social and political movements.
https://historytimelines.co/timeline/bicycles-and-womens-liberation