I want to say to you who think women cannot succeed, we have brought the government of England to this position, that it has to face this alternative: either women are to be killed or women are to have the vote.
Emmeline PankhurstRead
Solitary confinement is too terrible a punishment to inflict on any human being, no matter what his crime. Hardened criminals in the men's prisons, it is said, often beg for the lash instead.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Solitary confinement is an inhumane punishment that causes immense suffering, regardless of someone's actions.
Emmeline Pankhurst's quote highlights the moral implications of solitary confinement, suggesting that the psychological and emotional toll it takes on individuals is too severe to justify, even for those who have committed serious crimes. It emphasizes the importance of human dignity and the need for humane treatment of all individuals within the justice system, advocating for a reconsideration of punitive measures that inflict extreme isolation and suffering.
Themes
Solitary ConfinementPunishmentInhumaneHuman RightsDignity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about prison reform, one might quote Pankhurst to emphasize the need for humane treatment in correctional facilities.
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