Agitation Quote by Germaine Greer
“Man made one grave mistake: in answer to vaguely reformist and humanitarian agitation he admitted women to politics and the professions. The conservatives who saw this as the undermining of our civilisation and the end of the state and marriage were right after all; it is time for the demolition to begin.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Female Eunuch, 1970
The author argues that granting women political and professional rights leads to societal decay, reflecting a conservative backlash against gender equality.
In simple terms: Women in power supposedly harms civilization.
Key Takeaway
Beware of extreme anti‑equality rhetoric.
Themes
gender politics
conservatism
social change
civilization
marriage
Mood
defensive
critical
skeptical
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- academic discussions
- media commentary
- activist meetings
- legislative hearings
Key Concepts
patriarchy
feminism
political backlash
Questions to Reflect On
- Is gender equality a threat to civilization?
- What evidence supports or refutes this view?
A Different Perspective
The claim overlooks benefits of gender equality and ignores complex social dynamics.
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