Ceo Quote by Lierre Keith
“People sometimes say that we will know feminism has done its job when half the CEOs are women. That’s not feminism; to quote Catharine MacKinnon, it’s liberalism applied to women. Feminism will have won not when a few women get an equal piece of the oppression pie, served up in our sisters’ sweat, but when all dominating hierarchies - including economic ones - are dismantled.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Feminism and Hierarchies, 2015
Feminism should dismantle all power structures, not just give women a share of existing oppression.
In simple terms: True feminism removes all hierarchies.
Key Takeaway
Aim to dismantle systemic oppression.
Themes
feminism
equality
power
hierarchy
social justice
Mood
determined
critical
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy reform
- education
- community organizing
Key Concepts
intersectionality
structural change
economic justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we address hidden power dynamics?
- What actions dismantle economic hierarchies?
A Different Perspective
Changing CEOs alone does not end systemic inequality.
