Disdain Quote by William Butler Yeats
“The women take so little stock In what I do or say They'd sooner leave their cosseting To hear a jackass bray.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Women," 1919
Women are undervalued and silenced, forced to endure neglect rather than being heard or respected.
In simple terms: Women are ignored and forced to suffer.
Key Takeaway
Listen to women's voices and value their contributions.
Themes
gender inequality
silencing
social neglect
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family
- political arena
- media
- education
Key Concepts
patriarchy
voice suppression
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions amplify women's perspectives?
- What steps can individuals take to challenge sexism?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted cultural norms is slow and faces resistance.
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