I'm with @HPluckrose on this one. Statement is harmless and true in itself but *not* the reason we should have equal rights.
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We should have equal right because women are human beings. That's it. Marriage and motherhood irrelevant.
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In fairness, I recognise that the statement is rarely meant to enforce traditional views.
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Replying to @BristolBen @Banned_Ali
It depends who's making it. I spend a lot of time talking to religious conservatives who'd limit women to the home.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @Banned_Ali
There are plenty of those. I don't hear them say that in defence of equal rights though.
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IMO, when used to justify equal rights the "wifes and mothers" statement is usually in good faith.
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When used to justify women staying at home, it's different.
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Replying to @BristolBen @Banned_Ali
They're both in good faith. Point is whether or not its used to justify restricting anyone or denying opportunities.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @Banned_Ali
My point is that I would use it to justify equal rights. There are better statements that can be made for that.
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I would *not* use it.
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