Demand Quote by Susan B. Anthony
“I do not demand equal pay for any women save those who do equal work in value. Scorn to be coddled by your employers; make them understand that you are in their service as workers, not as women.”
About This Quote
Advocates for equal pay based on work value, not gender, urging employers to respect workers.
In simple terms: Equal pay should reflect work, not gender.
Key Takeaway
Demand fair compensation based on merit.
Themes
gender equality
pay equity
workers’ rights
Mood
determined
assertive
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- salary negotiations
- union organizing
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
labor economics
social justice
employment law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you effectively negotiate equal pay?
- What policies can enforce pay equity?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can face resistance; systemic bias persists.
