African Quote by Susan B. Anthony
“An oligarchy of race, where the Saxon rules the African, might be endured; but this oligarchy of sex which makes father, brothers, husband, sons, the oligarchs over the mother and sisters, the wife and daughters of every household... carries discord and rebellion into every home of the nation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Rights Lecture, 1873, USA
A patriarchal system where men dominate women creates conflict and resistance within families and society.
In simple terms: Male dominance over women breeds household discord.
Challenge gender hierarchies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- family therapy
- activist organizing
- educational workshops
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does male authority affect family harmony?
- What steps can reduce gender-based power imbalances?
Patriarchal structures are deeply entrenched and may resist change.