When the men are silent, it is our duty to raise our voices in behalf of our ideals.
Clara ZetkinRead
In individual industries where female labour pays an important role, any movement advocating better wages, shorter working hours, etc., would not be doomed from the start because of the attitude of those women workers who are not organized.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that organized movements for better working conditions are vital, even if some women workers remain unorganized.
Clara Zetkin's quote highlights the crucial role of female labor in various industries and asserts that movements aimed at improving wages and working conditions can be effective, despite the presence of unorganized women workers. It suggests that unity among workers can lead to significant changes and improvements in their circumstances.
Themes
FemaleLaborWagesOrganizationWorkers
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech advocating for women's rights in the workforce.
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