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“Motherhood is so honorable a thing that nothing - no convention - can possibly make it dishonorable; and from the standpoint of the right of the child . . . the unmarried mother should be granted by society the same reverence and regard as the married mother.” quote by Ben Lindsey
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“Motherhood is so honorable a thing that nothing - no convention - can possibly make it dishonorable; and from the standpoint of the right of the child . . . the unmarried mother should be granted by society the same reverence and regard as the married mother.”

Ben Lindsey

About This Quote

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

Advocating equal respect for unmarried mothers and their children, rejecting social stigma.

In simple terms: Unmarried mothers deserve same reverence as married.

Key Takeaway

Treat all mothers with equal dignity.

Themes

family rights social equality maternal respect

Mood

advoc empathetic

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • legal reforms
  • community support
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

unmarried motherhood child welfare social policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can society shift perceptions of single mothers?
  • What policies protect their rights?
A Different Perspective

Cultural biases may persist despite advocacy.

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