Feminism Quote by Oscar Wilde
““My dear boy, no woman is a genius. Women are a decorative sex. They never have anything to say, but they say it charmingly. Women represent the triumph of matter over mind, just as men represent the triumph of mind over morals." "Harry, how can you?””
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892
Wilde mocks sexist stereotypes, portraying women as ornamental and lacking intellect, while men are seen as morally compromised.
In simple terms: Women are portrayed as decorative, men as morally flawed.
Key Takeaway
Question stereotypes, seek equality.
Themes
gender
sexism
stereotypes
Mood
critical
ironic
Type
satirical
commentary
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- gender studies
- media criticism
Key Concepts
feminism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do such stereotypes persist?
- What can be done to challenge them?
A Different Perspective
The view is outdated and offensive; modern audiences reject such generalizations.
