Abhorrent Quote by Fanny Kemble
“I said I thought female labour of the sort exacted from these slaves, and corporal chastisement such as they endure, must be abhorrent to any manly or humane man.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Widow's Children, 1860
She argues that forcing women into labor and harsh punishment is morally repugnant to any decent person.
In simple terms: Female labor and punishment are immoral.
Key Takeaway
Reject cruelty toward women.
Themes
human rights
gender equality
morality
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
ethical
advocational
When to use this quote
- advocacy
- legal reform
- social activism
Key Concepts
feminism
ethical labor
humane treatment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect vulnerable women?
- What laws can prevent such abuses?
