The book of female logic is blotted all over with tears, and Justice in their courts is for ever in a passion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Female logic is often emotional and inconsistent in judgment.
- In plain terms
- Women are portrayed as emotional in decision making.
- What can you take from it?
- Note stereotypes about women and logic.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do biases shape views of logic?
- Is this view still true today?
Another view
It reinforces outdated and harmful gender biases.
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