Affair Quote by Eleanor Smeal
“Nowhere have women been more excluded from decision-making than in the military and foreign affairs. When it comes to the military and questions of nuclear disarmament, the gender gap becomes the gender gulf.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women in Global Security Forum, 2019
Women are especially excluded from military and foreign policy decisions, creating a large gender gap in nuclear disarmament.
In simple terms: Women lack influence in defense and diplomacy.
Key Takeaway
Promote women's participation in security roles.
Themes
gender equality
security
policy
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
advocational
analytical
When to use this quote
- government
- international relations
- peace negotiations
- advocacy groups
Key Concepts
nuclear disarmament
military leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can increase women’s representation?
- How does gender diversity affect security outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched structures is difficult.
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