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“No, it is not because woman is lacking in responsibility, but because she has too much of the latter that she demands to know how to prevent conception.” quote by Emma Goldman
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“No, it is not because woman is lacking in responsibility, but because she has too much of the latter that she demands to know how to prevent conception.”

Emma Goldman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Women’s Rights Rally, 1910

Women’s responsibility is not lacking; it’s often overloaded, prompting a desire to control reproductive outcomes.

In simple terms: Women face heavy responsibilities.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for reproductive autonomy.

Themes

gender reproductive rights responsibility

Mood

urgent empowering

Type

activist philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy advocacy
  • education
  • healthcare planning
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

feminist theory social critique empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does responsibility affect reproductive decisions?
  • What support systems reduce this burden?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex personal choices.

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