I well remember it being said to me by an occultist of great experience that two things are necessary for safety in occultism, right motives and right associates.
Dion FortuneRead
On the one hand, she is cut off from the protection awarded to her sisters abroad; on the other, she has no such power to defend her interests at the polls, as is the heritage of her brothers at home.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the disparity between women's rights and men's rights, emphasizing women's vulnerability and lack of representation.
Florence Kelley's quote points out the dual disadvantage faced by women: they lack the protection and privileges afforded to their male counterparts in both global and domestic spheres. It underscores the social and political inequalities that prevent women from fully participating in society, whether in terms of safety abroad or representation and power at home.
Themes
WomenRightsEqualityPoliticsRepresentation
In practice
Example use cases
In a feminist rally, to emphasize the need for equal rights.
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