Aggression Quote by Jessye Norman
“It is still more likely that a woman's power would be seen as aggression, and a man's power would be seen as assertion.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women’s Empowerment Conference, 2008
Society often labels women’s power as aggression but men’s as assertive.
In simple terms: Gender bias interprets similar power differently.
Key Takeaway
Challenge gendered perceptions of power.
Themes
gender
bias
power
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- workplace
- leadership
- education
- media representation
Key Concepts
social perception
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways do you see this bias at work?
- How can we reframe power language?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated stereotypes is slow.