All kinds Quote by Catharine Beecher
“Work of all kinds is got from poor women, at prices that will not keep soul and body together, and then the articles thus made aresold for prices that give monstrous prices to the capitalist, who thus grows rich on the hard labor of our sex.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Women and Domestic Economy by Catharine Beecher, 1841
Labor performed by women is undervalued, allowing capitalists to profit heavily from their work.
In simple terms: Women’s work is cheap and exploited.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and demand fair compensation for women’s labor.
Themes
exploitation
gender
economics
labor
capitalism
Mood
frustrated
determined
hopeful
Type
critical
analytical
activist
When to use this quote
- wage negotiations
- policy advocacy
- union organizing
- consumer awareness
- ethical purchasing
Key Concepts
feminist economics
class analysis
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies restructure wages to reflect true value of domestic labor?
- What policies could prevent profit from exploitative labor practices?
A Different Perspective
Capitalist profit depends on systemic undervaluation of women’s work, not just individual exploitation.
