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I believe there need to be women visual in our every day…

“I believe there need to be women visual in our every day landscape, working hard and doing their own thing, whether you like it or not, whether it's acceptable or not...I especially hope to inspire young women because often I feel like so much emphasis is put on how beautiful you are, and how thin…” quote by Margaret Kilgallen
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“I believe there need to be women visual in our every day landscape, working hard and doing their own thing, whether you like it or not, whether it's acceptable or not...I especially hope to inspire young women because often I feel like so much emphasis is put on how beautiful you are, and how thin you are, and not a lot of emphasis is put on what you can do and how smart you are. I'd like to change that, change the emphasis of what's important when looking at a woman.”

Margaret Kilgallen

About This Quote

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

Advocates for visual representation of women, emphasizing abilities and intellect over appearance, to inspire young women and shift societal focus.

In simple terms: Promote women's achievements over looks.

Key Takeaway

Highlight women's skills and intelligence.

Themes

gender equality representation empowerment media self‑esteem

Mood

determined hopeful assertive

Type

inspirational advocacy

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • media campaigns
  • mentorship programs
  • advertising
  • fashion industry

Key Concepts

feminist theory social conditioning role models

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we showcase women's achievements daily?
  • What barriers prevent focus on women's intellect?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep‑seated beauty standards takes time and resistance.

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