Acceptance Quote by Amina Mama

The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet.

— Adrienne Rich

I came to the realization that a strong female is frightening to everybody, because all societies are male-dominated, black societies, poor people, rich people,…

— Madonna Ciccone

“In a world dominated by violent and passive-aggressive men, and by male institutions dispensing violence, it is extraordinary to note how often women are…

— Adrienne Rich

Women are powerful and dangerous.

— Audre Lorde

Powerful women are a threat in any society which is why I am such a target.

— Madonna Ciccone

There's nothing more threatening than a powerful woman, and there's nothing more threatening to the current order of things than women powerfully owning their…

— Amanda Palmer

Many entire nations are marginalised by the more powerful nations. That is causing imbalance, violence and terror. Women must do their best to introduce…

— Karen Armstrong

Since violence is largely a male pastime, cultures that empower women tend to move away from the glorification of violence and are less likely…

— Steven Pinker

There is a direct connection between violence against the Earth and violence against women.

— Lee Maracle

Women's rights, men's rights-human rights-all are threatened by the everpresent specter of war so destructive now of human material and moral values as to…

— Rosika Schwimmer

Women and girls are bearing the brunt of extremists that revel in treating them barbarically. This is inextricably linked to our overall failure to…

— Angelina Jolie

Gender based violence anywhere is a threat to peace and security everywhere.

— John F. Kerry