Believe Quote by Hope Jahren
“There is a fundamental and culturally learned power imbalance between men and women, and it follows us into the workplace. The violence born of this imbalance follows us also. We would like to believe that it stops short of following us into the laboratory and into the field - but it does not.”
About This Quote
Cultural gender power imbalances persist into professional settings, influencing behavior and violence.
In simple terms: Gender bias continues at work and labs.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic gender inequities.
Themes
gender
power
workplace
violence
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- science labs
- corporate offices
- policy making
Key Concepts
structural inequality
cultural conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can institutions take to reduce bias?
- How does bias affect scientific outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Change is slow and resistance is strong.
