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“Mr John Langdon Davies warns women ‘that when children cease to be altogether desirable, women cease to be altogether necessary’.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““Mr John Langdon Davies warns women ‘that when children cease to be altogether desirable, women cease to be altogether necessary’.””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Essay: A Room of One's Own, 1929

When women are no longer desired for childbearing, society may deem them unnecessary, highlighting gender bias.

In simple terms: Society undervalues women beyond motherhood.

Key Takeaway

Recognize women's value beyond reproductive roles.

Themes

gender bias value

Mood

critical reflective

Type

feminist social commentary

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • education reform
  • media representation
  • family planning

Key Concepts

feminism social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you value women beyond traditional roles?
  • What actions can shift societal perceptions?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep‑seated cultural norms is challenging.

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