I have always thought that every woman should marry, and no man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disraeli suggests women are suited for marriage while men are not, reflecting Victorian gender roles.
- In plain terms
- Women should marry but men should not.
- What can you take from it?
- Gender roles dictate different life paths for men and women.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How have gender roles changed since Disraeli?
- Is marriage essential for fulfillment?
Another view
This view is outdated and ignores individual choice.
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