The socialist parties of all countries are duty bound to fight energetically for the implementation of universal women's suffrage which is to be vigorously advocated both by agitation and by parliamentary means. When a battle for suffrage is conducted, it should only be conducted according to socialist principles, and therefore with the demand of universal suffrage for women and men.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the responsibility of socialist parties to vigorously advocate for women's universal suffrage.
Clara Zetkin's quote underlines the importance of universal women's suffrage as a fundamental right that should be fought for by socialist parties across the globe. She calls for an energetic and principled approach to this struggle, asserting that the fight for suffrage should include both women and men, aligning with socialist values that prioritize equality and justice for all citizens.
In practice
In a women's rights rally when discussing political representation.
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.
When the men are silent, it is our duty to raise our voices in behalf of our ideals.
For reforms ameliorate the situation of the working class, they lighten the weight of the chains labour is burdened with by capitalism, but they are not sufficient to crush capitalism and to emancipate the workers from their tyranny.
When the men kill, it is up to us women to fight for the preservation of life.
Each reform, therefore, improving the economical and political situation of the workers proves to be an arm that increases the energy with which the proletarian struggle of classes is fought.
In the women's world, as well as in the men's world, there exists the class law and the class struggle, and it appears as fully established that sometimes between the socialist working women and those belonging to the middle class, there may be antagonisms.
I never question God. Sometimes I say, 'Why me? Why do I have such a hard life? Why do I have this disease? Why do I have siblings who died?' But then I think and say, 'Why not me?'
Bullies are always cowards at heart and may be credited with a pretty safe instinct in scenting their prey.
Finding the courage to go to the places that scare us cannot happen without compassionate inquiry into the workings of ego... Openness doesn't come from resisting our fears but from getting to know them well.
Lord, the task is impossible for me but not for Thee. Lead the way and I will follow.
I am a Christian; God sent me to fight evil for my people. Jesus was a revolutionist; so am I.
Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.
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