Live Quote by Konkona Sen Sharma
“Those of us who live in Mumbai or Delhi have notions about what women who live in Bhopal, or smaller towns, are like; and that perception is wrong. Some people are scared by how complex and subversive these women's lives can be.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Women of Small Town India, The Hindu, 2020
Stereotypes about women from smaller towns are inaccurate; their lives are complex and subversive.
In simple terms: Small‑town women are multifaceted.
Key Takeaway
Challenge assumptions and listen.
Themes
gender
stereotype
urban‑rural divide
Mood
empathetic
critical
Type
social
reflective
When to use this quote
- journalism
- policy making
- community outreach
Key Concepts
social perception
empowerment
complexity
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you hold?
- How can you amplify diverse voices?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated biases takes time.
