Children Quote by Kimberly Bryant
“Some of the perceptions from my professors were that I was less than or that I wouldn't be able to compete or wouldn't be able to meet the same bar as my peers. I don't want that for my daughter or for any of the girls who come into our program.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2021 TED Talk on Women in Tech
Facing bias in education fuels determination to support future generations of women in STEM.
In simple terms: Bias motivates mentorship for girls.
Key Takeaway
Create supportive networks for young women.
Themes
gender bias
mentorship
education
empowerment
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
inspirational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- STEM classrooms
- career counseling
- scholarship programs
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
systemic inequality
role models
confidence building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions redesign curricula to reduce bias?
- What personal actions can allies take?
A Different Perspective
Bias can be internalized, limiting self‑belief.
