I think the problem is, exceptional women will always succeed. But there are plenty of less-exceptional men who succeed. Until we get the less-exceptional women succeeding equally, we do not have full equality.
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I feel very strongly about contraception even though I know people say that, as a good Catholic girl, I shouldn't. But I disagree because I think one of the keys to women's progression in the 20th century is being able to control their fertility.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Contraception is vital for women's empowerment and progress.
Cherie Blair emphasizes the importance of contraception in empowering women and advancing their rights and social status. She challenges traditional views, particularly within the context of Catholic beliefs, asserting that control over fertility is crucial for women's progression in society during the 20th century.
Themes
ContraceptionWomen'S RightsFertilityEmpowermentProgression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a lecture on women's rights and reproductive health.
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Many of the big decisions over progression, promotion and future career trajectory are taken when people are in their late twenties and thirties, putting women at a huge disadvantage because this is the very time they are most likely to be having a break to have children.
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I was so intent as a young lawyer on beating the men at their own game that I didn't take any real maternity leave with my three younger children. It is only looking back that I realise I wasn't beating the system but reinforcing it.
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