Capitalism Quote by Gloria Steinem
“Overthrowing capitalism is too small for us. We must overthrow the whole...patriarch!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Feminist rally, 1970s (paraphrased)
A radical critique that dismantling capitalism alone is insufficient; the patriarchal system must also be challenged.
In simple terms: We need to fight both capitalism and patriarchy together.
Key Takeaway
Target systemic change on multiple fronts.
Themes
social justice
economic critique
gender equality
Mood
determined
urgent
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy reform
- education
- community organizing
Key Concepts
intersectionality
structural oppression
revolutionary theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the most effective ways to address both systems?
- Can incremental reforms lead to radical change?
A Different Perspective
Overthrowing both may be unrealistic without broad consensus.
![“Neither Italian fascism nor German national "socialism" have anything in common with such a [Soviet socialistic] society, primarily because private ownership of factories, plants, lands, banks, means of transportation, etc., remain untouched there, and, therefore, capitalism in Germany and Italy…” quote by Joseph Stalin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/411/joseph-stalin-1734_capitalism_neither-italian-fascism-nor-german-natio_1430.jpg)
