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“I have seen a lot of men, for example, who will make a will and include their daughters whether they are married or not. And perhaps the greatest change of attitude is that today, at least in Kenya, if you don't send your child to school - unless it's a matter of poverty or religion, and it is not…” quote by Wangari Maathai
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“I have seen a lot of men, for example, who will make a will and include their daughters whether they are married or not. And perhaps the greatest change of attitude is that today, at least in Kenya, if you don't send your child to school - unless it's a matter of poverty or religion, and it is not that there no schools - then people wonder, "why the hell don't you send your children to school?" Now that's a very big jump from when I was going to school and educating girls was an exception to the rule.”

Wangari Maathai

About This Quote

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

The speaker notes a shift in Kenya where education for children, especially girls, is now expected, contrasting with past norms.

In simple terms: Education for all children is now expected in Kenya, unlike before.

Key Takeaway

Promote universal education and gender equality.

Themes

education gender equality social change

Mood

optimistic reflective

Type

historical motivational

When to use this quote

  • school enrollment
  • community outreach
  • government initiatives

Key Concepts

development studies policy reform

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers still prevent school attendance?
  • How can communities sustain this progress?
A Different Perspective

Cultural resistance may persist in some areas.

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