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“Nowhere have women been more excluded from decision-making than in the military and foreign affairs. When it comes to the military and questions of nuclear disarmament, the gender gap becomes the gender gulf.” quote by Eleanor Smeal
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“Nowhere have women been more excluded from decision-making than in the military and foreign affairs. When it comes to the military and questions of nuclear disarmament, the gender gap becomes the gender gulf.”

Eleanor Smeal

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Women are especially excluded from military and foreign policy decisions, creating a large gender gap in nuclear disarmament.

In simple terms: Women lack influence in defense and diplomacy.

Key Takeaway

Promote women's participation in security roles.

Themes

gender equality security policy

Mood

urgent hopeful

Type

advocational analytical

When to use this quote

  • government
  • international relations
  • peace negotiations
  • advocacy groups

Key Concepts

nuclear disarmament military leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can increase women’s representation?
  • How does gender diversity affect security outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Changing entrenched structures is difficult.

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