“A woman has the right to mount the scaffold; she must equally have the right to mount the speaker's platform.”
What this quote means
Olympe de Gouges claims equal rights for women, using a powerful image: if a woman can be condemned to death, she must also be able to speak publicly. This quote highlights the absurdity of depriving women of a voice while imposing responsibilities on them. It still resonates today in struggles for gender equality, reminding us that rights must be the same for all.
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