Accomplished Quote by Gloria Steinem
“No matter how hard I worked, whatever I accomplished was attributed to my looks. If you're working your ass off, then you don't want to be told that you only got whatever because of the way you look. It takes the heart out of you.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Gender bias in the workplace, 2010, discussing attribution of success to appearance
Hard work is undermined when achievements are credited to looks, diminishing motivation and self‑worth
In simple terms: Attributing success to appearance erodes effort
Key Takeaway
Advocate for merit‑based recognition
Themes
gender bias
self‑esteem
workplace fairness
Mood
critical
empowering
Type
social
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Career advancement
- performance reviews
- leadership development
Key Concepts
Stereotype threat
psychological impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions ensure fair attribution?
- What personal strategies counteract bias?
A Different Perspective
Societal standards often still influence perception despite evidence
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