Skip to content

Curse Quote by Adela Rogers St. Johns

“The modern woman is the curse of the universe. A disaster, that's what. She thinks that before her arrival on the scene no woman ever did anything worthwhile before, no woman was ever liberated until her time, no woman really ever amounted to anything.” quote by Adela Rogers St. Johns
Download Open image
“The modern woman is the curse of the universe. A disaster, that's what. She thinks that before her arrival on the scene no woman ever did anything worthwhile before, no woman was ever liberated until her time, no woman really ever amounted to anything.”

Adela Rogers St. Johns

About This Quote

A critical view of modern women, suggesting they are over‑valued and lack historical contributions, reflecting misogynistic bias.

In simple terms: Criticizes modern women as overrated.

Key Takeaway

Question gender stereotypes.

Themes

gender bias misogyny stereotypes historical narrative

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

analytical controversial

When to use this quote

  • media analysis
  • gender studies
  • historical research
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

feminist critique social commentary cultural analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence counters this claim?
  • How do stereotypes shape our view of gender?
A Different Perspective

The statement is dismissive and ignores women's achievements.

2.4 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Explore all 12 Adela Rogers St. Johns quotes

More Curse quotes

Browse all 1,718 Curse quotes