By the laws of rectitude accused Persons, however…
“By the laws of rectitude accused Persons, however atrocious their offences, are allowed to make their defence, and by a verdict of a Jury of their Peers, they are either convicted, or acquitted. I have some times thought that we Women are hardly dealt by since strictly speaking, we cannot legally be tried by our Peers, for men are not our Peers, and yet upon their breath our guilt or innocence depends— thus are our privileges in this, as in many other respects tyrannically abridged, and we are forced to yield to necessity.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
An argument that women lack true legal peers in trials, exposing gender inequality in judicial rights.
In simple terms: Women cannot be tried by true peers, showing legal inequality.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equal legal representation.
Themes
gender equality
law
justice
women’s rights
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advocational
When to use this quote
- courtroom procedures
- legal reform
- advocacy
- civil rights movements
Key Concepts
jurisprudence
civil rights
feminist theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can legal systems ensure true peer representation?
- What steps improve gender equality today?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may differ; modern law has evolved.