In her present ignorance, woman's religion, instead of…
“In her present ignorance, woman's religion, instead of making her noble and free, by the wrong application of great principles ofright and justice, has made her bondage but more certain and lasting, her degradation more hopeless and complete.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Misapplied principles of rights have entrenched women's oppression rather than liberating them.
In simple terms: Wrong use of rights keeps women oppressed.
Correctly apply rights for liberation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- education
- activism
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What rights are misused today?
- How can we ensure rights empower?
Changing deep‑seated beliefs is slow and contested.