Ballots Quote by Lydia M. Child
“Woman stock is rising in the market. I shall not live to see women vote, but I'll come and rap on the ballot box.”
About This Quote
Source Historical pamphlet: 19th‑century women's rights text
The author predicts women's rising economic power and expresses a desire to influence voting rights, reflecting early feminist activism.
In simple terms: Women’s economic rise will affect politics.
Advocate for women’s political participation.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- labor movements
- education reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can women’s economic power translate to political power?
- What obstacles remain today?
Progress may be slow and met with resistance.