Electorate Quote by Ai-jen Poo
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“We [women] are the majority of the population, majority of the electorate, majority of the workforce... and yet we're still doing majority of family unpaid or low paid labor. And we live longer. Our stuff is not "special interest" stuff. Our stuff is the stuff of the future, of the whole.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women’s Labor Forum, 2020
Women dominate the population and workforce yet still shoulder most unpaid or low‑paid labor, which is essential for the future.
In simple terms: Women do most unpaid work despite being a majority.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equitable recognition and compensation.
Themes
gender equity
labor rights
future planning
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- workplace equality
- social services
- care economy
Key Concepts
sociology
economics
intersectionality
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could shift the value placed on unpaid labor?
- How can societies reframe care work as essential?
A Different Perspective
Changing norms is slow and faces resistance.
