Battle Quote by Irene Parlby
“The woman, in a battle of fists or guns, may not be as great a power as a man; but a woman behind a vote is every bit as useful as a man.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, early 20th century
Women may lack physical power, but political influence makes them equally effective as men.
In simple terms: Political power equals influence.
Key Takeaway
Vote and engage politically.
Themes
gender equality
politics
empowerment
rights
Mood
motivational
assertive
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- elections
- community organizing
- advocacy campaigns
- policy debates
Key Concepts
feminism
democracy
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What political actions can you take?
- How does voting empower you?
A Different Perspective
Physical force is not the only measure of power.
![“... [woman suffrage] has made little difference beyond doubling the number of voters. There is no woman's vote as such. They divide up just about as men do.” quote by Alice Roosevelt Longworth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fff/alice-roosevelt-longworth-2166_differences_woman-suffrage-has-made-little-differenc_262349.jpg)
![“The rationale which accompanies that imposition of male authority euphemistically referred to as 'the battle of the sexes' bears a certain resemblance to the formulas of nations at war, where any heinousness is justified on the grounds that the enemy is either an inferior [part of the] species or…” quote by Kate Millett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/895/kate-millett-7301_accompany_the-rationale-which-accompanies-that-imp_8896.jpg)
