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Feminism Quote by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

“No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you. We are victims of evil customs. It is a crime against humanity that our women are shut up within the four walls of the houses as prisoners. There is no sanction anywhere for the deplorable condition in which our…” quote by Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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““No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you. We are victims of evil customs. It is a crime against humanity that our women are shut up within the four walls of the houses as prisoners. There is no sanction anywhere for the deplorable condition in which our women have to live.””

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, 1947

Women’s empowerment is essential for a nation’s greatness; restricting them is a moral crime.

In simple terms: Women must be equal partners for national success.

Key Takeaway

Promote gender equality now.

Themes

gender equality human rights national development

Mood

determined urgent

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • education
  • workplace inclusion
  • legal advocacy

Key Concepts

feminism social justice civil rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies shift harmful customs?
  • What policies best protect women’s freedoms?
A Different Perspective

Cultural resistance may slow progress.

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