Able Quote by Jane Welsh Carlyle
“It is odd what notions men seem to have of the scantiness of a woman's resources. They do not find it anything out of nature that they should be able to exist by themselves; but a woman must always be borne about on somebody's shoulders, and dandled or chirped to, or it is supposed she will fall into the blackest melancholy!”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 1855
Women are socially dependent, expected to rely on men, leading to emotional instability if unsupported.
In simple terms: Women expected to rely on men; leads to melancholy.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for women's independence.
Themes
gender
dependence
social expectations
Mood
critical
historical
Type
letter
social critique
When to use this quote
- marriage
- career
- social support
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies support women's autonomy?
- What structures perpetuate dependence?
A Different Perspective
Historical view may overlook women's agency.
