Learning Quote by Pearl S. Buck
““Had she not created even him? Perhaps for that he never forgave her, but hated her and fought her secretly, and dominated her and oppressed her and kept her locked in houses and her feet bound and her waist tied, and forbade her wages and skills and learning, and widowed her when she was dead, and burned her sometimes to ashes, pretending that it was her faithfulness that did it.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Old Woman” (1930s) or collection of feminist narratives
A woman faces systemic oppression: confinement, labor denial, violence, and loss, while being blamed for her own suffering.
In simple terms: Systemic oppression limits women’s freedom and agency.
Key Takeaway
Support gender equity and resist oppression.
Themes
oppression
gender inequality
violence
Mood
angry
determined
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- education
- community activism
- support groups
Key Concepts
patriarchy
human rights
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What cultural narratives sustain gender oppression?
- How can individuals disrupt these cycles?
A Different Perspective
Oppression is often justified by cultural myths, making change difficult.
