I expect that Woman will be the last thing civilized by Man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women will be the last group to be shaped by societal norms.
- In plain terms
- Women will be the last to change to fit society.
- What can you take from it?
- Women resist societal conformity the longest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who resists change most?
- Is civilization always progress?
Another view
It treats women as a monolith and society as a force.
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