Answers Quote by Jane Fonda
“Women don't make the decisions in the media. Even if you see women on camera, they have to answer to the person upstairs, which is mostly men. Women only hold 3% of the decision-making offices in the media.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2021 Media Equality Panel, 2021
Women are underrepresented in media decision‑making, holding only a small fraction of leadership roles.
In simple terms: Women lack media power.
Advocate for gender parity.
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When to use this quote
- corporate hiring
- policy reform
- content creation
- advocacy campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent women from rising?
- How can allies support change?
Changing structures is slow and resisted.