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.
Gloria SteinemRead
All women, and men of color - we were owned like tables and chairs. We spent a hundred years getting a legal identity as human beings. That's a big thing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the historic struggle for recognition and humanity faced by women and people of color.
Gloria Steinem's quote powerfully underscores the longstanding fight for recognition and dignity for women and people of color, comparing their historical oppression to inanimate objects to emphasize the dehumanization they faced. It reflects on the significant progress made in achieving legal recognition as human beings, which is a monumental milestone in the quest for equality and social justice.
Themes
EqualityHuman RightsOppressionRecognitionSocial Justice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a speech on social justice to evoke the historical struggle for equality.
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