A woman can be beautiful as well as intellectual.
Audrey HepburnRead
I can't wait for the day when it is no longer newsworthy that a woman is appointed editor of a newspaper.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for gender equality in leadership roles, specifically in media.
Zanny Minton Beddoes emphasizes the need for gender equality in positions of power, particularly in journalism. She highlights that it should be a normal occurrence for women to hold such roles, rather than something that is celebrated as a groundbreaking event. This comment underlines the ongoing discussions around sexism and the representation of women in influential positions.
Themes
WomenEqualityJournalismLeadershipMedia
In practice
Example use cases
During a keynote address about women in leadership roles.
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