Ballot Quote by Rose Schneiderman
“Surely these women won't lose any more of their beauty and charm by putting a ballot in a ballot box once a year than they are likely to lose standing in foundries or laundries all year round. There is no harder contest than the contest for bread, let me tell you that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Labor Rally, 1912
Women’s beauty is less valuable than their economic independence and labor rights.
In simple terms: Labor rights outweigh superficial attributes.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for economic equality and workers’ rights.
Themes
women’s rights
labor
economic independence
equality
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
activist
historical
When to use this quote
- voting rights
- wage negotiations
- union organizing
- community activism
Key Concepts
social justice
politics
history
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we prioritize labor over appearance?
- What steps empower women economically?
A Different Perspective
Changing societal values can be slow and resistant.
