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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
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"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"

- Florence Kelley

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This quote by Florence Kelley talks to the unequal treatment of ladies in society. On the one hand, ladies are rejected the exact same rights and protections as their sisters abroad, such as the right to vote and the right to own home. On the other hand, women are likewise denied the very same power to safeguard their interests at the polls as their bros in the house, such as the right to vote and the right to run for workplace. This quote highlights the inequality in between men and women in society and the need for greater rights and securities for women. It likewise talks to the need for greater representation of females in politics and the need for more women to be involved in the decision-making process. This quote works as a suggestion that females are still not dealt with equally in society and that there is still much work to be carried out in order to attain real gender equality.

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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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