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“More than poverty, more than degree of education, religion, access to natural resources, even degree of democracy - violence against females is the biggest indicator of whether a country will be violent in itself or be willing to use military violence against another country.” quote by Gloria Steinem
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“More than poverty, more than degree of education, religion, access to natural resources, even degree of democracy - violence against females is the biggest indicator of whether a country will be violent in itself or be willing to use military violence against another country.”

Gloria Steinem

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

Violence against women predicts a nation's overall propensity for conflict, outweighing economic or political factors.

In simple terms: Female violence signals broader societal aggression.

Key Takeaway

Address gender violence to reduce overall conflict.

Themes

gender violence conflict societal health human rights

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

analytical policy

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • NGO advocacy
  • education curricula
  • media campaigns

Key Concepts

patriarchy power dynamics social indicators

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does gender violence reflect wider societal aggression?
  • What policies can reduce both gender and broader violence?
A Different Perspective

Violence is multifaceted; other factors also matter.

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