Children Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“The one point on which all women are in furious secret rebellion against the existing law is the saddling of the right to a child with the obligation to become the servant of a man.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Pygmalion, 1913
Shaw argues that women are forced into servitude by laws tying childbearing to male dominance.
In simple terms: Laws tie motherhood to male control, sparking hidden rebellion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge oppressive legal ties.
Themes
gender
law
power
rebellion
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
political
feminist
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- women’s health advocacy
- family planning discussions
Key Concepts
patriarchy
autonomy
reproductive rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How do current laws affect women's autonomy?
- What cultural shifts are needed alongside legal reform?
A Different Perspective
Legal change alone may not shift deep cultural attitudes.
![“What rights have women? ... [they are] punished for breaking laws which they have no voice in making. All avenues to enterprise and honors are closed against them. If poor, they must drudge for a mere pittance if of the wealthy classes, they must be dressed dolls of fashion parlor puppets.” quote by Ernestine Rose](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1d4/ernestine-rose-14772_avenues_what-rights-have-women-they-are-punished_1846902.jpg)
