There is nothing of greater importance to the well-being of society at large - of man as well as woman - than the true proper position of woman.
Lucretia MottRead
Learning, while at school, that the charge for the education of girls was the same as that for boys, and that, when they became teachers, women received only half as much as men for their services, the injustice of this distinction was so apparent.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the disparity in the education and compensation between genders.
Lucretia Mott discusses the glaring inequality in education and pay between boys and girls, and later between male and female teachers. This injustice not only reflects societal biases but also underscores the need for equal treatment and opportunities in education regardless of gender.
Themes
EducationGender EqualityInjusticeWomenTeaching
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in speeches advocating for gender equality in education.
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