It should be remarked that, as the principle of liberty is better understood, and more nobly interpreted, a broader protest is made in behalf of women. As men become aware that few have had a fair chance, they are inclined to say that no women have had a fair chance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- As people better understand liberty, they recognize that women have never had equal chances, prompting broader protests for women’s rights.
- In plain terms
- Realizing liberty means seeing women’s lack of fairness.
- What can you take from it?
- Use the concept of liberty to demand gender equity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does liberty relate to gender equality?
- What reforms best address historic unfairness?
Another view
Liberty can be interpreted differently, limiting consensus.
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