Areas Quote by Eva Cox
“Leading women, if they are to offer variations from the present companies of leading men, need to be drawn from a wide spectrum of household and family arrangements. If women with children and family responsibilities are almost always seriously limited by these, then those currently in power will not have the personal experience necessary to represent these overlooked areas.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Women's Movement, Eva Cox, 1995
Women leaders must reflect diverse family backgrounds; otherwise policies ignore those with caregiving duties.
In simple terms: Leadership needs varied family experiences.
Key Takeaway
Include caregivers in leadership pipelines.
Themes
diversity
leadership
family
policy
representation
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- political appointments
- corporate boards
- community councils
- NGO leadership
Key Concepts
gender equity
social inclusion
intersectionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations broaden recruitment?
- What barriers deter caregivers from leadership?
A Different Perspective
Limited pool of candidates may resist change.
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