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Women ought to feel a peculiar sympathy in the colored mans wrong, for, like him, she has been accused of mental inferio
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"Women ought to feel a peculiar sympathy in the colored man's wrong, for, like him, she has been accused of mental inferiority, and denied the privileges of a liberal education"

- Angelina Grimke

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In this quote, Angelina Grimke highlights the shared battles of ladies and people of color. She argues that ladies must feel a special understanding and empathy for the injustices dealt with by individuals of color, as they too have undergone discrimination and rejected access to education. By acknowledging the parallel experiences of women and people of color, Grimke calls for solidarity and empathy in between these marginalized groups. She likewise challenges the concept of females's expected intellectual inferiority, which has actually been utilized to validate their exclusion from education and other chances. Overall, Grimke's words serve as a tip of the interconnectedness of different types of oppression and the importance of standing together in the defend equality.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Angelina Grimke between February 20, 1805 and October 26, 1879. She was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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