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
I have made speeches urging women to adopt methods of rebellion such as have been adopted by men in every revolution.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pankhurst advocates for women to adopt assertive and rebellious strategies similar to those used by men in revolutions.
Emmeline Pankhurst emphasizes the importance of women embracing the same rebellious tactics that men have historically employed in various revolutions. By urging women to rise against societal norms and expectations, she highlights the necessity of women's active participation in the fight for rights and equality, thereby transforming passive support into bold action.
Themes
RebellionWomenEqualityRightsActivism
In practice
Example use cases
In a women’s empowerment workshop.
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