Refuse Quote by Jeannette Rankin
“As a woman I can't go to war, and I refuse to send anyone else.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional address, 1917
Women should not be compelled to fight nor force others to.
In simple terms: Women oppose war.
Advocate for peace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- peace protests
- military recruitment
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can peace be enforced?
- What are alternatives to war?
War may be seen as necessary defense.