When women can support themselves, have entry to all the trades and professions, with a house of their own over their heads and a bank account, they will own their bodies and be dictators in the social realm.
Elizabeth Cady StantonRead
Woman's degradation is in mans idea of his sexual rights. Our religion, laws, customs, are all founded on the belief that woman was made for man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote critiques the societal belief that women exist primarily for men's needs and desires.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton highlights how various societal structures—religion, laws, and customs—are predicated on the notion that women are subservient to men, particularly regarding sexual rights. This quote challenges the deep-seated patriarchal views that have historically diminished the value and autonomy of women, urging a re-examination of these beliefs.
Themes
WomanRightsPatriarchySocietyEquality
In practice
Example use cases
In a women's rights rally to emphasize the importance of equality.
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