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We have women working in the foundries, stripped to the waist, if you please, because of the heat
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"We have women working in the foundries, stripped to the waist, if you please, because of the heat"

- Rose Schneiderman

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This quote by Rose Schneiderman talks to the extreme working problems that women dealt with in the early 20th century. At the time, women were commonly delegated to lower-paying tasks and were not provided the exact same rights as males. This quote highlights the extreme problems that females were subjected to in the office. Females were forced to operate in factories, which were hot and harmful settings. To cope with the heat, women were forced to disrobe to their waistlines, which was an offense of their modesty as well as self-respect. This quote functions as a suggestion of the struggles that women faced in the work environment and also the requirement for greater civil liberties and securities for females. It additionally serves as a call to activity for those that remain in a placement to make a distinction as well as make certain that ladies are treated with respect and also dignity in the office.

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Poland Flag This quote is written / told by Rose Schneiderman between April 6, 1882 and August 11, 1972. He/she was a famous Activist from Poland. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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