I define power as 'control over one's life.' A balanced life is far superior to the male definition of power: earning money someone else spends while he dies sooner.
Warren FarrellRead
We always look at the 'Fortune 500,' and we say, men in power, but we don't look at the glass cellar as opposed to the glass ceiling and say, men also are the homeless, men are also the ones that are the garbage collectors. Men are also the ones dying in construction sites that aren't properly supervised for safety hazards.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the overlooked struggles of men in society, emphasizing that power and success are often viewed through a narrow lens.
Warren Farrell's quote critiques the societal focus on the achievements of men in high positions, as represented by the 'Fortune 500' list, while ignoring the challenges faced by men in less glamorous, often dangerous or undervalued roles. By introducing the concept of the 'glass cellar' in contrast to the 'glass ceiling', he invites us to recognize that not all men enjoy privilege, and many face hardships that remain invisible in the broader conversation about gender and power.
Themes
PowerMenSocietyStrugglesGenderPrivilege
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion on gender equality at a community meeting.
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