Billions Quote by Bella Abzug
“She (a woman politician) will be challenging a system that is still wedded to militarism and that saves billions of dollars a year by underpaying women and using them as a reserve cheap labor supply”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Rights Rally, 1972
Challenging entrenched militarism and gender pay gaps requires confronting systemic cheap labor exploitation.
In simple terms: Fighting militarism and pay inequality is hard.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for fair wages and demilitarization.
Themes
gender equality
militarism
economics
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- union negotiations
- legislative advocacy
Key Concepts
social justice
policy reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can dismantle cheap labor systems?
- How to balance national security with gender equity?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from powerful interests.
