Cease Quote by Erica Jong
“Women really must have equal pay for equal work, equality in work at home, and reproductive choices. Men must press for these things also. They must cease to see them as "women's issues" and learn that they are everyone's issues - essential to survival on planet Earth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Rights Advocacy, 1990s
Advocates gender equality across work, home, and reproductive rights, urging men to share responsibility and view these as universal issues essential for humanity's survival.
In simple terms: Equal pay, shared duties, reproductive freedom for all.
Key Takeaway
Support gender equity everywhere.
Themes
equality
rights
shared responsibility
environmental survival
Mood
determined
hopeful
urgent
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace negotiations
- family planning discussions
- policy advocacy
- community education
Key Concepts
feminism
social justice
intersectionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can men become allies in gender equity?
- What policies best enforce equal pay?
A Different Perspective
Change requires systemic shifts and cultural resistance.
