Believe Quote by Bonnie McFarlane
“I saw the head of NOW - National Organization of Women - saying that women still only make 70 cents on the dollar to every man. I'm not sure I'm going to believe that. Women are notoriously bad at math.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women’s Rights Conference, 2012
The claim about gender pay gap is questioned, citing stereotypes about women’s math abilities.
In simple terms: Questioning pay gap claim using stereotypes.
Key Takeaway
Examine data before accepting stereotypes.
Themes
gender
pay gap
stereotype
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
critical
inquisitive
When to use this quote
- salary negotiations
- policy advocacy
- education reform
- media analysis
Key Concepts
economics
gender studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the pay gap?
- How do stereotypes affect perceptions?
A Different Perspective
Stereotypes can distort truth.
