Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.
Mary Ritter BeardRead
The dogma of woman's complete historical subjection to men must be rated as one of the most fantastic myths ever created by the human mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote critiques the belief that women have always been completely subjugated by men, suggesting it is a myth.
Mary Ritter Beard's quote challenges the traditional narrative that women have always been fully subjugated to men throughout history. She posits that this belief is not only inaccurate but also a 'fantastic myth' fabricated by society, urging a reevaluation of historical perspectives on gender roles and their implications on our understanding of women's history.
Themes
WomenSubjectionMythHistoryGender
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a women's rights rally to emphasize the need for recognizing women's contributions throughout history.
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