Juries Quote by Susan Glaspell
““No, Peters, it's all perfectly clear except a reason for doing it. But you know juries when it comes to women.””
About This Quote
Source Play: “The Glass Menagerie” (1930) by Tennessee Williams, quoted in commentary
The speaker dismisses clear reasons, suggesting bias influences decisions, especially regarding women.
In simple terms: Bias can hide clear reasons, especially about women.
Key Takeaway
Beware hidden biases in decision‑making.
Themes
bias
gender
justice
communication
perception
Mood
critical
reflective
skeptical
Type
social
legal
psychological
When to use this quote
- courtrooms
- workplace decisions
- policy formation
- media analysis
Key Concepts
social bias
gender dynamics
legal reasoning
juror behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How does bias affect perceived clarity?
- What steps reveal hidden motives?
A Different Perspective
Bias may be rationalized as clarity, obscuring true motives.
![“[When asked: "If women voted, would they not have to sit on juries?":] Many women would be glad of a chance to sit on anything. There are women who stand up and wash six days in the week at 75 cents a day who would like to take a vacation and sit on a jury at $1.50.” quote by Anna Howard Shaw](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cc9/anna-howard-shaw-22641_cents_when-asked-if-women-voted-would-they-not_1833648.jpg)
