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“whatever is morally wrong, is equally wrong in man and in woman and no virtue is to be cultivated in one sex, that is not equally required by the other.” quote by Anna Brownell Jameson
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“whatever is morally wrong, is equally wrong in man and in woman and no virtue is to be cultivated in one sex, that is not equally required by the other.”

Anna Brownell Jameson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Moral standards should apply equally to both genders; virtues are not gender‑specific.

In simple terms: Virtues are universal, not gendered.

Key Takeaway

Promote equal moral expectations for all.

Themes

equality morality gender roles

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • education
  • policy making
  • family upbringing
  • legal reform

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What virtues are seen as gendered today?
  • How can societies shift these perceptions?
A Different Perspective

Cultural resistance may impede acceptance of gender‑neutral virtues.

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