Feminism Quote by Amartya Sen
“I think gender inequality is a problem that goes back a long, long time. In human society, as a whole, women have tended to have a kind of inferior position - very often combined with playing up women as great role [models].”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Gender Equality, Amartya Sen, 2015
Gender inequality is a deep-rooted issue historically positioning women as inferior and limiting role models.
In simple terms: Long‑standing gender bias limits women.
Address systemic bias and promote equality.
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When to use this quote
- workplace
- education
- policy making
- media representation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reshape gender norms?
- What policies best support women's empowerment?
Changing entrenched attitudes takes time and effort.