Believer Quote by Christy Clark
![“I'm not a believer that you should set quotas for these things, because I think what happens is no matter how qualified the woman is who gets the job, people will say she [Hillary Clinton] shouldn't have gotten it. She only got it because she's a woman. That is the problem with quotas.” quote by Christy Clark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3a2/christy-clark-24327_believer_i-m-not-a-believer-that-you-should-set-q_1304292.jpg)
“I'm not a believer that you should set quotas for these things, because I think what happens is no matter how qualified the woman is who gets the job, people will say she [Hillary Clinton] shouldn't have gotten it. She only got it because she's a woman. That is the problem with quotas.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Television interview, British Columbia Premier, 2015
She opposes quotas, arguing they can undermine perceived merit and lead to backlash against qualified women.
In simple terms: Quotas may cause resentment despite qualifications.
Key Takeaway
Consider merit‑based selection without quotas.
Themes
gender
employment
equity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
policy
social
When to use this quote
- hiring practices
- policy design
- gender parity initiatives
Key Concepts
affirmative action
bias
representation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do quotas truly level the playing field?
- How can merit be ensured without perceived bias?
A Different Perspective
Quotas can sometimes reinforce stereotypes rather than eliminate them.
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