Bourgeois society is not fundamentally opposed to the bourgeois women's movement, which is proven by the fact that in various states reforms of private and public laws concerning women have been initiated. Clara Zetkin bourgeoisfactfundamentally share on social
We are not making this demand for the sake of a principle, but in the interests of the proletarian class. Clara Zetkin classdemandinterest Change image and share on social
What practical conclusions may we now draw for our propaganda work among women? The task of this Party Congress must not be to issue detailed practical suggestions, but to draw up general directions for the proletarian women's movement. Clara Zetkin conclusioncongressdetail share on social
We would, however, perform an injustice to the bourgeois women's rights movement if we would regard it as solely motivated by economics. No, this movement also contains a more profound spiritual and moral aspect. Clara Zetkin aspectbourgeoiseconomics share on social
When a battle for suffrage is conducted, it should only be conducted according to socialist principles, and therefore with the demand of universal suffrage for women and men. Clara Zetkin battleconductdemand Change image and share on social
When the men are silent, it is our duty to raise our voices in behalf of our ideals. Clara Zetkin behalfdutyideal Change image and share on social
Each reform, therefore, improving the economical and political situation of the workers proves to be an arm that increases the energy with which the proletarian struggle of classes is fought. Clara Zetkin armclasseconomical Change image and share on social
The capitalists speculate on the two following factors: the female worker must be paid as poorly as possible and the competition of female labour must be employed to lower the wages of male workers as much as possible. Clara Zetkin capitalistcompetitionemploy share on social
Women's propaganda must touch upon all those questions which are of great importance to the general proletarian movement. The main task is, indeed, to awaken the women's class consciousness and to incorporate them into the class struggle. Clara Zetkin awakenclassconsciousness share on social