Feminism Quote by Euripides
““Surely, of all creatures that have life and will, we women are the most wretched. When, for an extravagant sum, we have bought a husband, we must then accept him as possessor of our body.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Trojan Women, 415 BC
Women suffer most when they are treated as property, even when they pay a price for a marriage.
In simple terms: Women are oppressed by being owned.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist objectification.
Themes
gender
oppression
marriage
society
Mood
somber
critical
Type
philosophical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- modern relationships
- legal contracts
- social movements
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
patriarchy
agency
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern parallels exist to this oppression?
- How can societies protect women's autonomy?
A Different Perspective
Historical context differs; some may view marriage as partnership.
