“The greatest insult came at the marriage ceremony when the minister asked 'who giveth this woman,' and some brother, or father or other man, unblushingly said he did, as though it were entirely a commercial transaction between men.”
Quote by Nellie L. McClung
Author
Nellie L. McClung
Nellie L. McClung was a distinguished Canadian politician, recognized for her advocacy of women's rights and social justice. Born on October 20, 1873, she dedicated her life to the fight for women's suffrage and the betterment of Indigenous peoples' lives. McClung served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and later as a Member of Parliament (MP), becoming one of the first women to hold these roles in Canada. Her influential writings and speeches significantly contributed to the advancement of women's rights and social reform in Canada. more
You May Also Like
“It is often true that those who sit in the wings can see more than the players.”
Source: In Times Like These
Source: In Times Like These
Source: In Times Like These
“it makes a great difference to a speaker whether he has something to say, or has to say something.”
Source: In Times Like These
Source: In Times Like These
Source: In Times Like These
“Humanity has to travel a hard road to wisdom, and it has to travel it with bleeding feet.”
Source: In Times Like These