Around the world Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
““I think all this may help explain why women leaders around the world tend to rise higher in parliamentary systems, rather than presidential ones like ours. Prime ministers are chosen by their colleagues—people they’ve worked with day in and day out, who’ve seen firsthand their talents and competence. It’s a system designed to reward women’s skill at building relationships, which requires emotional labor.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Women in Politics, 2022
Women often succeed more in parliamentary systems because peers select leaders, valuing relational skills and emotional labor.
In simple terms: Parliamentary systems favor women due to relationship‑based selection.
Key Takeaway
Leverage collaborative environments to advance.
Themes
gender equity
leadership
political systems
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parliamentary elections
- team leadership
- policy negotiations
Key Concepts
relational dynamics
emotional labor
selection bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you build relational capital in your career?
- What structural changes could make presidential systems more inclusive?
A Different Perspective
Presidential elections rely on public voting, which may undervalue relational skills.
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