Anglers Quote by Tennessee Celeste Claflin
“Widows are more skillful anglers for husbands than spinsters, and many marry several times. This is a social injustice to spinsters. "One man one woman," is surely as fair a cry as "One man one vote." As there is scarcely one man for each woman, what right has one woman to two, three, or four men in succession? She may reply, "By the right of conquest." But, then, is she not reducing others to unhappy courses or to become old maids?... Society, for the interests of all, should discourage the remarriage of widows.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Rights Advocacy, late 19th century, USA
The speaker argues that widows marrying multiple men is unjust, comparing it to unequal voting rights, and calls for discouraging such remarriages.
In simple terms: Widow remarriage seen as unfair; likened to voting inequality.
Key Takeaway
Promote equal marital rights.
Themes
gender equality
marriage law
social justice
Mood
advocacy
reformist
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- social policy
- public debate
Key Concepts
polygamy
widow rights
Questions to Reflect On
- Should marital laws prioritize equality over personal choice?
- How can societies address gendered double standards?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual autonomy and consent.
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