Controlling women Quote by Gloria Steinem
“It's going to take a while because for the last 500 years patriarchal societies have been devoted to controlling reproduction and that means controlling women. So we got into this masculine/feminine, dominant/passive paradigm, and it's going to take a while to get out.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women’s March, 2019
Patriarchal control over reproduction has shaped gender dynamics; dismantling this will take time.
In simple terms: Control over women’s bodies created gender imbalance; change is slow.
Key Takeaway
Support reproductive autonomy and gender equity.
Themes
gender politics
reproductive rights
social change
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- education
- activism
- community organizing
Key Concepts
feminism
history
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps accelerate equality?
- How to address backlash?
A Different Perspective
Cultural resistance can slow progress.
