Areas Quote by Jacqueline Novogratz
“In the case of maternal health care, you look at, well naturally, it's the mother who's the customer, who makes the decisions. But in truth, the mother in many areas, in certain parts of India, the mother has very little decision-making power at all. The real decision-maker is the mother-in-law.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Acumen Fund Forum, 2019
Maternal health decisions are often controlled by mothers‑in‑law, limiting women’s autonomy.
In simple terms: Mothers lack decision power.
Key Takeaway
Empower women’s health choices.
Themes
gender
health
power dynamics
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advocacy
analytical
When to use this quote
- rural health programs
- policy advocacy
- community education
Key Concepts
patriarchal structures
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly decides health care?
- How can we shift decision power?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep cultural norms is hard.
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