When women can support themselves, have entry to all the trades and professions, with a house of their own over their heads and a bank account, they will own their bodies and be dictators in the social realm.
Elizabeth Cady StantonRead
The Bible and the Church have been the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of women's emancipation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stanton critiques the Bible and the Church for hindering women's liberation.
In this quote, Elizabeth Cady Stanton expresses her belief that religion, particularly the Bible and the Church, has played a significant role in obstructing the progress of women's rights and emancipation. She suggests that the teachings and practices originating from these institutions have contributed to the oppression of women throughout history, highlighting the need for a reconsideration of religious texts and their interpretations in the context of gender equality.
Themes
WomenEmancipationReligionOppressionEquality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech advocating for women's rights.
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