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“The only moment I become aware of being the only woman in a meeting is when actresses are being discussed. If someone's critical of how a woman looks, they turn to me and apologize.” quote by Jane Goldman
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“The only moment I become aware of being the only woman in a meeting is when actresses are being discussed. If someone's critical of how a woman looks, they turn to me and apologize.”

Jane Goldman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2023 with Jane Goldman

She feels singled out as the only woman when discussions turn to actresses, and receives apologies when women are critiqued.

In simple terms: She notices gender bias in meetings.

Key Takeaway

Address gender bias directly.

Themes

gender bias workplace

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

analytical critical

When to use this quote

  • corporate meetings
  • media panels
  • film industry

Key Concepts

inclusion representation microaggressions

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can meetings become more inclusive?
  • What steps reduce tokenism?
A Different Perspective

Apologies may not change underlying bias.

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