Agents Quote by Germaine Greer

Now, should we treat women as independent agents, responsible for themselves? Of course. But being responsible has nothing to do with being raped. Women…

— Jessica Valenti

The concept of a woman with a terrible life who needs a man to come and rescue her, doesn't apply and isn't something we…

— Richard Madden

We need to empower women: provide them with work for their own income, and teach them to become independent of men so they will…

— Waris Dirie

While education is hugely important, the ways in which women are portrayed in their communities are equally important. Portraying women as victims keeps women…

— Philomena Kwao

In certain cases, empowering women starts with making their lives easier and removing unnecessary burdens.

— Paul Polman

And so to those who suggest that we are somehow 'harming' young women by encouraging them to take charge of their health we say…

— Debbie Wasserman Schultz

We need a feminist movement that is robust enough to survive women who have preyed on others without trying to justify their behavior or…

— Bari Weiss

Society certainly encourages women to be victims in every way.

— Gloria Steinem

In times of conflict, war, poverty or religious fundamentalism, women and children are the first and most numerous victims. Women need all their courage…

— Isabel Allende

“Poor women suffer terrible sexual violence that goes unreported. Because of their social class, these women do not have access to therapy or other…

— Eve Ensler

Rather than force young girls to fend for themselves, we have to protect them.

— Mary Cain

Guilt management can be just as important as time management for mothers.

— Sheryl Sandberg