To suppose such a thing possible as a society, in…
“To suppose such a thing possible as a society, in whichmen, who are able and willing to work, cannot support their families, and ought, with a great part of the women, to be compelled to lead a life of celibacy, for fear of having children to be starved; to suppose such a thing possible is monstrous.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Criticizes a society where able workers cannot sustain families, forcing women into celibacy to avoid starving children; calls it monstrous.
In simple terms: Workers can't support families, leading to forced celibacy; it's monstrous.
Key Takeaway
Advocate economic policies that ensure workers can feed families.
Themes
poverty
family
socialjustice
gender
economics
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
social
historical
When to use this quote
- rural economies
- family planning
- social reform
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
labor rights
social welfare
population dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance labor rights with family support?
- What policies prevent forced celibacy due to poverty?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual agency and cultural factors influencing family size.