Abortion Quote by Suzanne La Follette
“. . . nothing could be more grotesquely unjust than a code of morals, reinforced by laws, which relieves men from responsibility for irregular sexual acts, and for the same acts drives women to abortion, infanticide, prostitution, and self-destruction.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Women and the Law, 1925
Legal codes that relieve men of responsibility for sexual acts while punishing women lead to social injustices like abortion and self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Unfair laws cause women’s suffering.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equitable legal responsibility.
Themes
gender
law
justice
sexuality
social policy
Mood
analytical
advocacy
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- legal advocacy
- education
- public health initiatives
Key Concepts
feminist theory
legal ethics
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What legal reforms could reduce gendered oppression?
- How can society address underlying moral attitudes?
A Different Perspective
Complex social issues cannot be solved solely by law changes.
