Woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women should learn self-protection rather than relying on men.
- In plain terms
- Women need to protect themselves instead of depending on men.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-reliance is crucial for women's safety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we build self-reliance?
- What protects women today?
Another view
This view places responsibility on individuals rather than addressing systemic issues.
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