Brave men Quote by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
““We have always had war," Terry explained. ... "It is human nature." "Human?" asked Ellador. ………. "Are some of the soldiers women?" she inquired. "Women! Of course not! They are men; strong, brave men. ..." ……… "Then why do you call it 'human nature?' she persisted. "If it was human wouldn't they both do it?" ……… "Do you call bearing children 'human nature'? she asked him. "It's woman nature," he answered. "It's her work." "Then why do you not call fighting 'man nature' -- instead of human?””
About This Quote
The dialogue questions gendered assumptions about war and reproduction, exposing bias in labeling “human nature.”
In simple terms: Gender bias in defining nature.
Key Takeaway
Challenge gender stereotypes.
Themes
gender
war
nature
bias
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- educational curricula
- media analysis
- activism
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social constructivism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do gender stereotypes shape our view of conflict?
- What alternative frameworks explain war?
A Different Perspective
Simplifying complex issues to gender can obscure broader causes.
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