Glass ceiling Quote by Joyce T. McFadden
““We can continue to say to our girls as they grow into women, 'Come up here and scrunch under this glass ceiling with me.' Or we can say to them, 'Let me break this ceiling so when you come up here with me, we can stand up straight under the open sky.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Feminist commentary, date unknown
Encourages women to break barriers rather than accept limited roles, aiming for equal opportunity.
In simple terms: Women should break limits, not accept them.
Key Takeaway
Challenge ceilings, support equality.
Themes
empowerment
gender equality
leadership
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
Glass ceiling:1
Grow Women:0
Say Girls:0
Ceiling Say:0
Ceiling Come:0
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- education
- policy advocacy
- personal development
Key Concepts
glass ceiling
mentorship
systemic bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you actively support breaking barriers?
- What resources help women rise?
A Different Perspective
Changing systemic structures takes collective effort.
