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“Honestly, because of the way women were treated, I wouldn't want to go back to Puritan times.” quote by Janet Montgomery
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“Honestly, because of the way women were treated, I wouldn't want to go back to Puritan times.”

Janet Montgomery

About This Quote

Source Interview: Women’s History Podcast, 2021

Historical oppression of women makes past eras undesirable to revisit.

In simple terms: Past treatment of women was harsh.

Key Takeaway

Value modern progress.

Themes

gender equality history social change

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • education
  • activism
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

feminism human rights culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we improve gender equity today?
  • What lessons from history guide us?
A Different Perspective

Progress can be uneven.

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