Feminism Quote by Ellen Glasgow
“So long as the serpent continues to crawl on the ground, the primary influence of woman will be indirect.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The World According to Jasper by Ellen Glasgow, 1925
Women’s indirect influence persists as long as they remain confined to traditional roles, limiting their overt power.
In simple terms: Women influence indirectly when confined.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and expand women’s agency.
Themes
gender
power
society
history
literature
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
historical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- workplace equality
- political representation
Key Concepts
patriarchy
social structures
indirect influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can women shift from indirect to direct influence?
- What structures maintain indirect roles?
A Different Perspective
Indirect influence may become overt with societal change.
