Feminism Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
““women are seen favorably when they advocate for others, but unfavorably when they advocate for themselves.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women’s Leadership Conference, 2018
Advocating for others is praised, while self‑advocacy is often penalized.
In simple terms: Helping others is praised; helping yourself is not.
Key Takeaway
Promote equal respect for self‑advocacy.
Themes
gender bias
leadership
social norms
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- mentorship programs
- public speaking
Key Concepts
feminist theory
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is self‑advocacy viewed negatively?
- How can we shift this bias?
A Different Perspective
May overlook cultural variations in perception.
