Accepting Quote by Dale Spender
“When I learnt, however, that in 1911 there had been twenty-one regular feminist periodicals in Britain, that there was a feminist book shop, a woman's press, and a woman's bank run by and for women, I could no longer accept that the reason I knew almost nothing about women of the past was because there were so few of them, and they had done so little.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Feminist History of Britain, 1911 (historical analysis)
The abundance of early 20th‑century feminist institutions disproves the myth that women were historically absent or inactive.
In simple terms: Women had many platforms and influence then.
Key Takeaway
Recognize women's historical contributions.
Themes
history
gender
activism
Mood
inquisitive
inspirational
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- public policy
- education
- media representation
Key Concepts
feminist movements
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What sources reveal hidden women's histories?
- How can we amplify forgotten voices?
A Different Perspective
Historical records may be incomplete or biased.
