On the record
Legislatures are more ready to regulate the hours of labor of children than of adults, of women than of men.
Said by
John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “Legislatures are more ready to regulate the hours of labor of children than of adults, of women than of men.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote illustrates the differential treatment of labor regulations based on gender and age, reflecting societal values.
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