Women are afraid. It is unpopular to question the bible…
“Women are afraid. It is unpopular to question the bible. They are creatures of tradition. They fear to question their position in the testament, as they feared to advocate suffrage fifty years ago. Now they are quarreling as to which were among the first to advocate it. You see they are not used to abuse as I am. In Albany, fifty years ago, when I went before the legislature to plead for a married woman's right to her own property, the women whom I met in society crossed the street rather than speak to me.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Women historically faced oppression, fearing to question tradition, yet still fight for rights despite societal abuse.
In simple terms: Women have long feared questioning tradition.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge entrenched gender norms.
Themes
gender equality
historical oppression
activism
tradition
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
historical
motivational
When to use this quote
- legal advocacy
- education
- public speaking
Key Concepts
suffrage
property rights
social reform
cultural resistance
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears still hold women back?
- How can allies support confronting tradition?
A Different Perspective
Resistance can be internalized fear.