Answers Quote by John Peter Altgeld
“You ask whether a woman should be paid the same wages as man when she does the same work? To this, there can be but one answer. If she does the same quantity and quality of work under the same conditions as a man, simple justice requires that she should be paid the same. wages. To deny her this is to deny her justice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to Illinois State Legislature, 1885
Equal pay for equal work is a matter of basic justice, not a privilege.
In simple terms: Equal work deserves equal wages.
Key Takeaway
Demand fair compensation.
Themes
justice
gender equality
labor rights
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- workplace negotiations
- policy advocacy
- union organizing
Key Concepts
fairness
economic equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support equal pay initiatives?
- What barriers exist in your industry?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face systemic resistance.
