2007-02-12 11:09:39 · 6 answers · asked by Ravi M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
many things use the feminine,,,,, like mother country,,,,, mother earth,,,,, mother ship , etc,,,, we think of the female as the source of good things, meaning birth, comfort, our substance,,, etc
2007-02-12 11:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Women are more nurturing by nature, therefore as Lady Liberty stands in New York harbor welcoming people she sends a message that they are now in a place where they can be nurtured and loved.
2007-02-12 19:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by BigDaddyRayinLA 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When Eiffel(of tower fame)designed this statue It was gifted to the american people by France The french without actually naming her said She is a beacon for freedom and liberty.So perhaps inadvertantly alluding to thier own Joan of Ark.A french heroine.Also as a dig at Great Britain.
2007-02-13 00:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men allegedly feel more compelled to defend a women, and by extension a LADY Liberty.
2007-02-12 19:13:58 · answer #4 · answered by someone 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All good things are female ;) Besides, "Gentleman Liberty" sounds stupid.
2007-02-12 19:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by Solveig 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Lady Liberty isn't a very good name for a dude, is it?
2007-02-12 19:13:57 · answer #6 · answered by DjStabMasterArson 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋