Cause Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“The woman's cause is man's. They rise or sink Together. / Dwarf'd or godlike, bound or free; miserable, / How shall men grow? - Let her be / All that not harms distinctive womanhood.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Woman's Cause", 1850
Gender equality requires mutual support; women's progress benefits all, and oppression harms both.
In simple terms: Equality lifts everyone, not just one gender.
Key Takeaway
Support each other's growth.
Themes
gender
equality
solidarity
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace policies
- educational curricula
- community activism
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can men become allies?
- What actions promote shared progress?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may arise from entrenched patriarchy.
