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“Moral responsibility is what is lacking in a man when he demands it of a woman.” quote by Karl Kraus
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“Moral responsibility is what is lacking in a man when he demands it of a woman.”

Karl Kraus

About This Quote

Points out the hypocrisy of demanding moral responsibility from women while men lack it themselves.

In simple terms: Men often demand what they don’t practice.

Key Takeaway

Promote mutual responsibility.

Themes

gender morality hypocrisy

Mood

critical reflective

Type

philosophical social

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • workplace equity
  • social activism

Key Concepts

responsibility gender dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we model responsibility?
  • What biases affect moral expectations?
A Different Perspective

May generalize all men.

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