Change Quote by Margaret Atwood
““Women collect grievances, hold grudges and change shape. They pass hard, legitimate judgments, unlike the purblind guesses of men, fogged with romanticism and ignorance and bias and wish. Women know too much, they can neither be deceived nor trusted. I can understand why men are afraid of them, as they are frequently accused of being.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid’s Tale, 1985
Women are portrayed as perceptive and resilient, while men are depicted as biased and less trustworthy, highlighting gender power dynamics.
In simple terms: Women are perceptive; men are biased.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge gender stereotypes.
Themes
gender
power
perception
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
social
feminist
When to use this quote
- workplace
- media representation
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
bias
trust
gender dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster mutual trust across genders?
- What steps reduce gender bias in decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Generalizations risk oversimplifying individuals.
![“As Atwood concludes after a random and informal sampling, men and women differ markedly in the 'scope of their threatenability': 'Why do men feel threatened by woman?' I asked a male friend of mine…'[M]en are bigger, most of the time...and they have on the average a lot more money and power.'…” quote by Shuli Barzilai](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/264/shuli-barzilai-69640_gender_as-atwood-concludes-after-a-random-and-i_938427.jpg)
