Brother Quote by Nellie L. McClung
“The greatest insult came at the marriage ceremony when the minister asked 'who giveth this woman,' and some brother, or father or other man, unblushingly said he did, as though it were entirely a commercial transaction between men.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Suffrage Convention, 1912
Treating marriage as a transaction diminishes women's humanity and reduces them to property.
In simple terms: Marriage shouldn't be a purchase.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equal partnership.
Themes
gender equality
marriage
objectification
human rights
social critique
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activist
- courtroom
- wedding ceremony
Key Concepts
feminism
legal reform
cultural norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a partnership look like?
- How can we change societal views?
A Different Perspective
Commercial view of marriage persists.
