She (a woman politician) will be challenging a system that is still wedded to militarism and that saves billions of dollars a year by underpaying women and using them as a reserve cheap labor supply
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Women have been trained to speak softly and carry a lipstick. Those days are over.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women are evolving beyond traditional stereotypes of being soft-spoken and focused on appearance.
This quote by Bella Abzug signifies a pivotal shift in societal expectations placed on women. It emphasizes the liberation from outdated norms that have historically constrained women to roles of meekness and superficiality, heralding a new era where women are encouraged to express themselves assertively and prioritize empowerment over traditional femininity.
Themes
WomenEmpowermentChangeFeminismStrength
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a women's empowerment seminar to highlight the importance of assertiveness.
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