Arise Quote by Thorstein Veblen
“From the ownership of women the concept of ownership extends itself to include the products of their industry, and so there arises the ownership of things as well as of persons.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Theory of the Leisure Class, 1899
The notion of ownership expands from women to their labor output, then to material goods and even people, reflecting how property rights are socially constructed.
In simple terms: Ownership ideas from people to products and possessions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how power structures shape concepts of ownership.
Themes
property
power
gender
economics
social hierarchy
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- labor rights debates
- property law reforms
- gender equality movements
- economic policy discussions
Key Concepts
Marxism
feminist theory
social constructivism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does redefining ownership affect gender equity?
- What legal changes could protect workers’ products?
A Different Perspective
Ownership concepts can be contested and redefined through collective action.
