Not a law firm in the entire city of New York bid for my employment as a lawyer when I earned my degree.
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So now the perception is, yes, women are here to stay. And when I'm sometimes asked when will there be enough [women on the Supreme Court]? And I say when there are nine, people are shocked. But there'd been nine men, and nobody's ever raised a question about that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote addresses gender equality in leadership roles, particularly in the judiciary.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg emphasizes the importance of equal representation of women in powerful positions, such as the Supreme Court, by highlighting the double standard in societal perceptions. Her assertion that a complete representation of women would be when there are nine female justices points to the historical norm of having male-dominated leadership without question, urging a reevaluation of fairness in gender representation.
Themes
Gender EqualityWomen'S RightsSupreme CourtRepresentationJustice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a women's rights rally to emphasize the importance of representation in leadership.
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