I'm always touched when I go to events and stuff, to meet…
“I'm always touched when I go to events and stuff, to meet fathers who come up to me and thank me and say, "because of you my young daughter knows that she can do anything she sets out to do." And the way young girls are raised now, I don't think there's any doubt that they know they can do anything. And if what goes by the by is that they don't feel they have to be in solidarity with all other women, that's O.K. as long as they know that that strength has been there in the past and can be there in the future for them.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Celebrates empowering young girls through role models and solidarity.
In simple terms: Encourages girls by showing supportive role models.
Support and empower youth through example.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school talks
- mentorship programs
- community events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can role models be made more accessible?
- What systemic changes support empowerment?
May overlook systemic barriers beyond individual encouragement.