Cement Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft
“To improve both sexes they ought, not only in private families, but in public schools, to be educated together. If marriage be the cement of society, mankind should all be educated after the same model, or the intercourse of the sexes will never deserve the name of fellowship.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1792
Educating both sexes together fosters equality and prevents societal division.
In simple terms: Co‑education promotes equality.
Key Takeaway
Support mixed education.
Themes
equality
education
gender
social cohesion
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
philosophical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- schools
- policy reform
- community programs
- family upbringing
Key Concepts
feminist philosophy
educational theory
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits arise from mixed schooling?
- How can societies overcome gendered educational barriers?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from traditionalists may impede change.
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