Essays Quote by Gloria Steinem
““As a group who can never afford the expensive fiction of having a nation—and whose bodies suffer from nationalism by being used as its means of reproduction—women of all races and cultures may be the most motivated to ask: How can we create a future beyond nationalism? After all, it has been around for less than five percent of humanity’s history. We know we have had more migratory and communal ways of sharing this Spaceship Earth. There could be again.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Feminist discourse, 2023, The Guardian
Women, marginalized by nationalism, may be driven to envision a post‑national future, recalling humanity’s longer history of migration and shared stewardship of Earth.
In simple terms: Women may seek alternatives to nationalism, drawing on historic global cooperation.
Key Takeaway
Explore inclusive, transnational solutions.
Themes
feminism
nation
migration
globalism
environment
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
visionary
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- community building
- education
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Intersectionality
post‑national identity
collective stewardship
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a post‑national world look like?
- How can we foster global solidarity?
A Different Perspective
Nationalism can provide a sense of belonging for some.
