Feminism Quote by Anne L. Barstow
““That women talked back in a time when they were increasingly expected to be submissive is a point to which we shall return.””
About This Quote
Women historically resisted submissive expectations, and this defiance will be revisited in ongoing gender discourse.
In simple terms: Women’s resistance matters.
Recall and amplify women’s voices.
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When to use this quote
- gender studies
- activism
- education
- media representation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we continue to challenge submissive norms?
- What stories of resistance are still untold?
Focusing only on past resistance may ignore present challenges.