I've always said that at the end of the day, on a legal issue, I think a wise old woman and a wise old man are going to reach the same conclusion.
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I care very much about women and their progress. I didn’t go march in the streets, but when I was in the Arizona Legislature, one of the things that I did was to examine every single statute in the state of Arizona to pick out the ones that discriminated against women and get them changed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of advocating for women's rights through legislative change instead of just protests.
Sandra Day O'Connor expresses her commitment to women's progress by detailing her efforts within the Arizona Legislature to identify and amend laws that discriminated against women. Her statement highlights the significance of systemic change in achieving gender equality, illustrating that active involvement in politics can lead to meaningful improvements in women's rights.
Themes
WomenProgressLegislationEqualityAdvocacy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used to inspire a women's rights rally or event.
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