Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.
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Unless women are prepared to fight politically they must be content to be ignored politically.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women must actively engage in politics to gain recognition and influence.
Alice Paul's quote emphasizes the importance of political engagement for women. It suggests that without a concerted effort to advocate for their rights and interests within the political sphere, women risk being overlooked and marginalized in societal decision-making processes.
Themes
WomenPoliticsEngagementRightsAdvocacy
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's rights rally, this quote can be used to inspire attendees to take action.
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This world crisis came about without women having anything to do with it. If the women of the world had not been excluded from world affairs, things today might have been different.
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