Birth Quote by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy
“Man treats woman as his own property and not as being capable of feelings, like himself. The way man treats women is much worse than the way landlords treat servants and the high-caste treat the low-caste. These treat them so demeaningly only in situations mutually affecting them; but men treat cruelly and as slaves, from their birth till death.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Social Reform Address, Periyar, 1930s
Men historically view women as property, denying them agency and emotions, treating them worse than other oppressed groups.
In simple terms: Men see women as objects, not people with feelings.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect women's humanity.
Themes
gender inequality
patriarchy
human rights
social justice
Mood
anger
determination
hopeful
Type
political
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- legal advocacy
- workplace policies
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
feminism
power dynamics
dehumanization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does property language shape gender relations?
- What reforms can dismantle patriarchal structures?
A Different Perspective
Change requires systemic cultural shifts, not just individual awareness.
