Assets Quote by Margaret Chan
“The way I look at - speaking as a woman - I understand what it means to be a daughter, and to be a wife, and to be a mother, and also to be a career woman. The multiple roles that women can play in a society if given the opportunity is really a tremendous asset.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN World Health Assembly, 2008
Women can hold multiple roles simultaneously, turning societal expectations into strengths when opportunities exist.
In simple terms: Women can be daughters, wives, mothers, and career professionals at once.
Key Takeaway
Support policies that enable women to balance diverse roles.
Themes
gender equality
empowerment
multitasking
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family planning
- education
- legislation
Key Concepts
intersectionality
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions better support women’s multiple roles?
- What barriers still prevent women from fully participating?
A Different Perspective
Opportunities may be limited by systemic bias and lack of support.
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