Clear Quote by Patricia Ireland
“We have to stop this violence. We have to make the political nature of the violence clear, that the violence we experience in our own homes is not a personal family matter, it's a public and political problem. It's a way that women are kept in line, kept in our places.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: “Stop Violence” at Women’s Rights Forum, 2021
Violence is political, not just personal; it maintains gender hierarchies and must be publicly addressed.
In simple terms: Violence is a political tool that sustains gender inequality.
Key Takeaway
Expose the political roots of violence.
Themes
gender
politics
violence
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you highlight the political nature of domestic violence?
- What actions can shift societal views on gendered violence?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted beliefs is challenging.
![“We have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but tells us plainly that he is always watching us, and desiring to sift us as wheat. I believe we give him no more than his due, when we charge him with having a…” quote by John Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/john-newton-6629_abundance_we-have-no-clear-ideas-of-the-agency-of_2907.jpg)
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)