Dishes Quote by Kim Hyesoon
“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.”
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.
Advocate for equitable leadership opportunities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- NGO leadership
- policy making
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can NGOs take to empower women?
- How can men support gender equity?
Changing deep‑rooted cultural attitudes is slow.