Angel Quote by Agnes Macphail
“I do not want to be the angel of any home: I want for myself what I want for other women, absolute equality. After that is secured, then men and women can take turns being angels.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Equality Advocacy, 1930s
True equality means sharing power, not assigning gendered roles; fairness requires mutual responsibility.
In simple terms: Equality is sharing power equally.
Key Takeaway
Demand equal rights and shared responsibilities.
Themes
equality
justice
gender
social change
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace policies
- legislative reform
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
feminism
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does sharing power look like at home?
- How can institutions enforce true equality?
A Different Perspective
Opposition may arise from entrenched patriarchal norms.
