Easy Quote by Chanda Kochhar
“I remember the reactions I got when we first visited factories to inspect the projects that we were funding. It was not easy for people to see a woman there. That was a time when most of these workplaces were not even equipped with a loo for women.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public speaking on gender equality in Indian industry, 2018
Women faced visible bias and lack of basic facilities when entering male‑dominated workplaces, highlighting systemic gender inequities.
In simple terms: Women were often unwelcome and lacked proper amenities.
Advocate for inclusive workplace policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- factory inspections
- project funding meetings
- policy advocacy
- facility planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations redesign facilities to be gender‑inclusive?
- What attitudes must shift to normalize women’s presence?
Progress requires cultural change beyond physical upgrades.