Discrimination Quote by Betty Friedan
“The feminists had destroyed the old image of woman, but they could not erase the hostility, the prejudice, the discrimination that still remained.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan, 1963
Even after social change, deep-seated bias and discrimination persist, showing that transformation is incomplete without addressing underlying attitudes.
In simple terms: Old prejudices linger despite reforms.
Key Takeaway
Address underlying biases, not just surface changes.
Themes
gender equality
social change
bias
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
sociopolitical
activist
When to use this quote
- workplace
- education
- media representation
Key Concepts
Patriarchy
systemic discrimination
cultural inertia
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we confront hidden biases?
- What steps ensure lasting cultural shift?
A Different Perspective
Change can be superficial if core attitudes remain unchanged.
