There exists in the minds of men a tone of feeling toward women as toward slaves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Men often feel toward women the same way they feel toward slaves.
- In plain terms
- Men sometimes view women as they view slaves.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize and reject dehumanizing attitudes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What attitudes perpetuate this view?
- How can you foster equality?
Another view
The statement may oversimplify complex social dynamics.
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