Ladies there is no neutral position for us to assume.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women cannot remain neutral in social or political contexts.
- In plain terms
- Ladies must take a side; there is no neutral position for them.
- What can you take from it?
- Neutrality is not an option for women in societal debates.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is neutrality ever truly possible?
- Why is neutrality denied to some groups?
Another view
It assumes all women face the same pressures.
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