But women are coming into Wall Street in large numbers…
“But women are coming into Wall Street in large numbers — and they still are not making partner and are not getting into the positions that lead to the executive suites. There's still an old-boy network. You just have to keep fighting.”
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 entering finance in large numbers but still face systemic barriers to senior leadership, requiring persistent effort to break old networks.
In simple terms: Women face entrenched barriers in finance despite increasing numbers.
Persistently challenge and dismantle exclusionary networks.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- mentorship programs
- networking events
- policy advocacy
- corporate training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete steps can firms take to promote women to partner level?
- How can individuals support each other in overcoming systemic bias?
Progress may be slow and met with resistance.