If [women] become tired or even die, that does not matter. Let them die in childbirth--that is why they are there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women's lives are primarily valued for childbirth regardless of the risk.
- In plain terms
- If women die in childbirth, it is acceptable because that is their purpose.
- What can you take from it?
- Childbirth was historically viewed as a woman's primary role.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view gender roles?
- Is this view still held?
Another view
This view devalues women's lives beyond reproduction.
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