Woman suffrage is an unjust, unreasonable, unspiritual…
“Woman suffrage is an unjust, unreasonable, unspiritual abnormality. It is a hard, undigested, tasteless, devitalized proposition. It is a half-fledged, unmusical, Promethean abomination. It is a quack bolus to reduce masculinity even by the obliteration of femininity.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker condemns women’s voting rights as irrational and harmful, reflecting misogynistic bias of the era.
In simple terms: He opposes women’s suffrage with harsh language.
Recognize and reject sexist arguments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting rights debates
- historical analysis
- gender equality advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why did some view suffrage as dangerous?
- How can we counter lingering sexist rhetoric?
Argument is rooted in prejudice, not fact.