Quote by Emma Goldman
In taking out an insurance policy one pays for it in dollars and cents, always at liberty to discontinue payments. If, however, woman's premium is a husband, she pays for it with her name, her privacy, her self-respect, her very life, until death doth part.
Summary
This quote highlights the inequality between men and women in traditional marriage dynamics. Unlike a financial transaction where paying for insurance can be discontinued, a woman's "premium" or societal expectations and sacrifices within a marriage are not easily escapable. She often gives up her identity, privacy, self-respect, and sometimes even her life, until death separates her from her role as a wife. The quote sheds light on the societal pressures and expectations placed on women within the institution of marriage, emphasizing their limited freedom and the potential sacrifices they make.
Topics
Marriage
By Emma Goldman
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