I am really very grateful for this Award. It is one of the…
““I am really very grateful for this Award. It is one of the first given to a woman, and to two women at that. When I first started getting work published, I used to have wistful thoughts at the way all important awards were given to men. Women, I used to think, could be as innovative, imaginative and productive as possible - and women were the ones mostly at work in the field of fantasy for children and young adults - but only let a man enter the field, and people instantly regarded what he had to say and what he did as more Important. He got respectful reviews as well as awards, even if what he was doing - which it often was - was imitating the women. But you have changed all that. Thank you for being so enlightened. Women, large-minded, formidable women, have played an almost exclusive part in helping my career. I have hardly ever dealt with a man - at least, when it came to publishing: ””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker expresses gratitude for a pioneering award for women, highlighting past gender bias and celebrating progress.
In simple terms: Grateful for breaking gender barriers in awards.
Key Takeaway
Support and recognize women’s achievements.
Themes
gender equality
recognition
career
women in literature
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- publishing industry
- award ceremonies
- career mentorship
- women’s writing
Key Concepts
Patriarchal bias
representation
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can further close the gender gap?
- How can allies amplify women’s voices?
A Different Perspective
Challenges remain in achieving full parity.