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“Women are foils to men in South Korea. It is hard for women to take a lead role even in NGOs for political resistance. Men think women should do trivial things on the margins. They think women should be merely a seasoning for a dish. I feel anger and sorrow seeing this.” quote by Kim Hyesoon
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“Women are foils to men in South Korea. It is hard for women to take a lead role even in NGOs for political resistance. Men think women should do trivial things on the margins. They think women should be merely a seasoning for a dish. I feel anger and sorrow seeing this.”

Kim Hyesoon

About This Quote

Source Essay: Gender roles in South Korean NGOs, 2018

She critiques systemic sexism that limits women’s leadership, describing it as marginalizing and demeaning.

In simple terms: Women are often sidelined in leadership roles.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for equitable leadership opportunities.

Themes

gender inequality leadership social justice

Mood

determined empathetic

Type

social political

When to use this quote

  • NGO leadership
  • policy making
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

patriarchal norms political activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can NGOs take to empower women?
  • How can men support gender equity?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep‑rooted cultural attitudes is slow.

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