Gender Quote by John Matteson
““Unfortunately, though, even in our own time, the stigma that can attach to the cleverest person in the room sometimes intensifies if that person happens to be a woman. To imagine that Fuller could conduct herself as she did and never run afoul of gender prejudice is fanciful. To suppose that such biases were alone responsible for her troubles is equally so.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Woman Who Loved Too Much, 2015
Even brilliant women face gender bias; attributing all struggles to bias is simplistic.
In simple terms: Bias affects women; not sole cause.
Recognize bias, seek broader solutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace policy
- education reform
- personal advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we address bias without ignoring personal responsibility?
- What strategies empower women beyond bias narratives?
May underplay individual agency.