Ball game Quote by Alice Duer Miller
“Men are too emotional to vote. Their conduct at baseball games and political conventions shows this . . .”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The American Woman, 1918, Alice Duer Miller
The quote suggests that women’s emotional nature makes them unsuitable for voting, using public behavior as evidence.
In simple terms: Women are portrayed as too emotional for voting.
Question stereotypes about women’s political capacity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- public gatherings
- media commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do emotional stereotypes affect political participation?
- Can emotional insight be valuable in governance?
Assumes emotional expression equals irrationality, ignoring rational contributions.