I have me brave women who are exploring the outer edge of human possibility, with no history to guide them, and with a courage to make themselves vulnerable that I find moving beyond words.
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Until the masculine role is humanized, women will tend to be much better at solving dangerous conflicts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women may have a more effective approach to resolving conflicts until traditional masculine traits evolve to be more humane.
Gloria Steinem's quote suggests that the current masculine role in society often emphasizes aggression and dominance, which may hinder effective conflict resolution. Until these traditional masculine traits are redefined and made more compassionate, women, who may innately prioritize understanding and collaboration, will often excel in navigating and resolving dangerous conflicts.
Themes
MasculineHumanizedWomenConflictsResolution
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about gender roles in conflict resolution during a workshop.
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