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“The workingmen have perceived that women are in the field of industry to stay; and they see, too, that there can not be two standards of work and wages for any trade without constant menace to the higher standard.” quote by Florence Kelley
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“The workingmen have perceived that women are in the field of industry to stay; and they see, too, that there can not be two standards of work and wages for any trade without constant menace to the higher standard.”

Florence Kelley

About This Quote

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

Equal standards for work and wages are essential to prevent undermining higher standards across trades.

In simple terms: Fair wages and standards protect all workers.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for wage equality.

Themes

justice equality labor economics policy

Mood

determined serious

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • union negotiations
  • policy reform
  • advocacy

Key Concepts

gender wage gap labor rights industrial standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers exist to equal wages today?
  • How can workers unite for fair standards?
A Different Perspective

Resistance from entrenched interests can stall progress.

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