Campaigns Quote by Blanche Wiesen Cook
“I mean, in the campaign of '24 and in '28 and '32, you know, Eleanor Roosevelt insists that women have equal floor space. And this is a great victory over time. Then she wants women represented in equal numbers as men. And she wants the women to name the delegates. And the men want to name the delegates. Well, Eleanor is absolutely furious. And because they don't want her to walk away in 1924, she wins. And this is a great political victory. She has floor space equal to the men, and she has the right to name the women.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Historical commentary on Eleanor Roosevelt's advocacy
Eleanor Roosevelt fought for women's equal representation and leadership, marking a political milestone.
In simple terms: She pushed for women to have equal political voice.
Key Takeaway
Champion gender equality in politics.
Themes
politics
gender equality
leadership
Mood
determined
inspirational
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- legislative reforms
- campaign planning
- advocacy meetings
Key Concepts
women's rights
political strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers still exist for women in politics?
- How can we sustain such victories?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from male-dominated institutions.
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