Always Quote by Michelle Dean
“Feminists are disappointed in each other a lot, a natural side effect of being involved in a movement, which naturally implies that progress toward the ultimate goal is the only measure of success and that setbacks are always disasters.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women in Leadership Conference, 2019
Feminist movements often experience internal conflict, viewing setbacks as failures, which can hinder progress toward shared goals.
In simple terms: Internal conflict can stall movement progress.
Key Takeaway
Recognize setbacks as learning, not disaster.
Themes
feminism
movement dynamics
conflict
progress
resilience
Mood
determined
critical
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- activist meetings
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
- online forums
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
Collective action
psychology of activism
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can movements turn setbacks into growth?
- What metrics beyond success can be used?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on outcomes may ignore valuable process insights.
