Quote by Lafcadio Hearn

Is woman a religion? Well, perhaps you will have the chance of judging for yourselves if you go to America. There you will find men treating women with just the same respect formerly accorded only to religious dignitaries or to great nobles.

Is woman a religion? Well, perhaps you will have the chance

Summary

This quote suggests that in America, women are regarded with the same level of reverence and respect that was traditionally reserved for religious figures or nobility. The speaker wonders if women are being uplifted to the status of a religion in American society. This observation highlights a shift in the treatment of women, implying that they are now held in high regard, perhaps suggesting that they have gained a position of influence and importance in society.

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Religion

By Lafcadio Hearn

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