Feminism Quote by Elaine Gill
““If you have any doubts that we live in a society controlled by men, try reading down the index of contributors to a volume of quotations, looking for women's names.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Gender Bias in Literary Anthologies, 2015
The scarcity of women’s names in quotation collections reveals systemic gender bias.
In simple terms: Women are underrepresented in quoted sources.
Key Takeaway
Highlight and correct gender imbalances.
Themes
gender equality
representation
literature
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
analysis
call to action
When to use this quote
- academic curricula
- publishing decisions
- media citations
- educational resources
Key Concepts
bias
visibility
historical omission
Questions to Reflect On
- What sources can you diversify today?
- How does representation affect cultural narratives?
A Different Perspective
Changing long-standing citation habits is challenging.
