Class Quote by Keir Hardie
“Women, even more than the working class, is the great unknown quantity of the race.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labour Party Conference, 1905
Women represent an unpredictable, largely unstudied factor in societal progress, especially beyond the working class.
In simple terms: Women are an unknown quantity in society.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and study women's diverse contributions.
Themes
gender
societal unknown
class
progress
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- media representation
Key Concepts
intersectionality
demographic analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What data is needed to understand women's roles?
- How does class intersect with gender?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralizing may ignore individual differences.
