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
Women of all classes are awakening to the necessity of self-support, but few are willing to do the ordinary useful work for which they are fitted.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women are increasingly recognizing the importance of being self-sufficient, yet many hesitate to engage in practical work suited for them.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton's quote highlights the growing awareness among women of all social classes about the importance of self-support and independence. However, it also points to a reluctance or hesitation to participate in mundane but essential work that aligns with their capabilities, indicating a conflict between awareness and action in the pursuit of self-sufficiency.
Themes
Self-SupportWomenIndependenceWorkEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's empowerment seminar, a speaker might use this quote to inspire the audience about taking actionable steps towards self-sufficiency.
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