Feminism Quote by Amelia Bloomer
“It will not do to say that it is out of woman's sphere to assist in making laws, for if that were so, then it should be also out of her sphere to submit to them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Rights Advocacy, 19th century United States
The argument rejects the notion that women should be excluded from lawmaking, asserting that if women are barred from influencing laws, they should also be barred from being subject to them.
In simple terms: Women should both help make and be subject to laws equally.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equal participation in lawmaking.
Themes
equality
political rights
gender justice
civic duty
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- voting rights
- legislative reform
- education policy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent women from influencing law?
- How can inclusive lawmaking benefit society?
A Different Perspective
Societal resistance may impede progress toward gender parity.
