Badass Quote by Allegra Goodman
“Women hate each other in science. You know why? Because the few that are around were trained by men. They survived by being twice as good and twice as competitive and twice as badass as the guys.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Female Scientist, 2019
Women in science face systemic bias; they succeed by exceeding expectations and outcompeting peers.
In simple terms: Women must work harder to be recognized.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equitable training and mentorship.
Themes
gender bias
science
competition
empowerment
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
social commentary
motivational
When to use this quote
- STEM mentorship programs
- policy advocacy
- career development
Key Concepts
sociology
gender studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions foster supportive environments for women?
- What strategies reduce the need to be “twice as good”?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on competition can harm collaboration.
