Action Quote by Irene Parlby
“If politics mean…the effort to secure through legislative action better conditions of life for the people, greater opportunities for our children and other people’s children…then it most assuredly is a woman’s job as much as it is a man’s job.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Rights Convention, 1920
Politics is about improving life for everyone, so it is equally a woman's and a man's responsibility.
In simple terms: Politics improves life for all.
Key Takeaway
Participate in politics.
Themes
equality
politics
social responsibility
Mood
empowering
determined
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- voting
- community organizing
- legislative advocacy
Key Concepts
gender roles
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we encourage equal participation?
- What barriers still exist for women in politics?
A Different Perspective
Gender stereotypes may discourage women from political involvement.
