Bits Quote by Kellyanne Conway
“I don't think that we're limiting talent. I think if I could reverse the clock a little bit, there would have been more kind coverage among female journalists for what I was doing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Television interview, 2020
Talent is limited by systemic bias, not by ability; reversing time would reveal more coverage for women.
In simple terms: Bias limits talent visibility.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic bias.
Themes
equality
media
gender
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
analytical
activist
When to use this quote
- journalism
- policy making
- career advancement
Key Concepts
Feminist theory
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media improve gender equity now?
- What barriers still exist for women?
A Different Perspective
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