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In order to be rated as good as a good man in the field of her earnings, she must show herself better than he.
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"In order to be rated as good as a good man in the field of her earnings, she must show herself better than he. She must be more steady, or more trustworthy, or more skilled, or more cheap in order to have the same chance of employment"

- Florence Kelley

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This quote by Florence Kelley talks to the gender inequality that existed in the workplace during her time. She is stating that in order for a female to be thought about as good as a guy in the field of her profits, she needs to show herself to be much better than him. She needs to be more dependable, more proficient, more affordable, or more experienced than him in order to have the exact same chance of employment. This quote highlights the unfairness of the circumstance, as women had to work harder than males to be considered as good as them. It likewise speaks to the requirement for gender equality in the workplace, as women must not need to work more difficult than men to be thought about as excellent as them. This quote is a reminder of the significance of gender equality in the office, and how far we have come considering that Florence Kelley's time.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Florence Kelley between September 12, 1859 and February 17, 1932. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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