Comedy Quote by Gloria Steinem
“There were never that many women stand-up comics in the past because the power to make people laugh is also a power that gets people upset.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women in Comedy, 1995
Few women have been stand‑up comics because humor can threaten societal norms, provoking discomfort.
In simple terms: Comedy can challenge power structures.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to question inequality.
Themes
gender
comedy
power
Mood
empowering
defiant
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- activism
- public speaking
- media representation
Key Concepts
social critique
cultural norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we support women comedians?
- What topics are still taboo for humor?
A Different Perspective
Risk of backlash may deter women from comedy.
