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If the sewing societies, the avails of whose industry are now expended in supporting and educating young men for the ministry, were to withdraw their contributions to these objects, and give them where they are more needed, to their advancement of their own sex in useful learning, the next generation might furnish sufficient proof, that in intelligence and ability to master the whole circle of sciences, woman is not inferior to man.

Sarah Grimke#14

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About this quote

What does it mean?
If women diverted funds from educating men to educating themselves, the next generation would prove women are intellectually equal to men.
In plain terms
Investing in women's education would prove their intellectual equality.
What can you take from it?
Direct resources to women's education to demonstrate capability.

Where it applies

  • philanthropy
  • educational policy
  • advocacy

Putting it to work

  • fund women's education
  • redirect charitable giving
  • measure outcomes

Questions to consider

  • Where should educational funds be prioritized?
  • How do we measure intellectual potential across genders?

Another view

Some men also need educational support to advance society.

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