Absence Quote by Anna Quindlen
“The absence on the panel of anyone who could become pregnant accidentally or discover her salary was five thousand dollars a yearless than that of her male counterpart meant there was a hole in the consciousness of the committee that empathy, however welcome, could not entirely fill.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Gender Pay Gap” in The New York Times, 2005
A committee lacking female perspective cannot fully empathize with women’s issues.
In simple terms: Missing women’s view creates empathy gap.
Key Takeaway
Include diverse voices for true empathy.
Themes
gender
empathy
policy
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
journalistic
advocacy
When to use this quote
- board composition
- salary negotiations
- HR training
Key Concepts
feminism
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How does diversity improve decision‑making?
- What barriers prevent inclusion?
A Different Perspective
Token representation may be insufficient.
