Being old Quote by Gloria Steinem
“We are literally linked in a circle, including with nature, as well as with other human beings. Old societies didn't have and still don't have "he" and "she." They don't have gendered pronouns. They don't have a word for nature, because we're not separate from nature.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Gender Gap, Gloria Steinem, 1970
Human beings are interconnected with each other and the natural world, lacking binary gender distinctions and seeing nature as part of themselves.
In simple terms: We are all connected, without gender divisions, and nature is part of us.
Key Takeaway
Recognize shared humanity and ecological unity.
Themes
interconnectedness
gender
ecology
equality
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- community building
- environmental activism
- education reform
- policy making
Key Concepts
feminism
systems thinking
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing nature as part of us change our behavior?
- What structures reinforce gender binaries?
A Different Perspective
May overlook cultural variations where gender categories exist.
