Cheap labor Quote by Gloria Steinem
““This is no simple reform. It really is a revolution. Sex and race because they are easy and visible differences have been the primary ways of organizing human beings into superior and inferior groups and into the cheap labor on which this system still depends. We are talking about a society in which there will be no roles other than those chosen or those earned. We are really talking about humanism.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on social justice, 2015
The quote argues that dismantling visible hierarchies like sex and race is a revolutionary shift toward a society where roles are earned or chosen, embodying true humanism.
In simple terms: Removing visible hierarchies creates a revolutionary, humanist society.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equality and human-centered values.
Themes
equality
humanism
social justice
revolution
identity
labor
Mood
determined
hopeful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- education
- workplace
- community organizing
- media representation
Key Concepts
intersectionality
structural change
human dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies redesign institutions to eliminate visible hierarchies?
- What personal actions support a humanist vision?
A Different Perspective
Change may face entrenched interests and cultural resistance.
