Change Quote by Nancy Ruth
“One of my experiences around feminist risk and change is that it's difficult, if not impossible, to put new wine into old wineskins.”
About This Quote
Changing established systems is hard because old structures resist new ideas, like trying to fit new wine into old wineskins.
In simple terms: Old systems resist new ideas.
Key Takeaway
Adapt or redesign existing frameworks.
Themes
change
feminism
resistance
Mood
thoughtful
challenging
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- organizational change
- social movements
Key Concepts
systems theory
innovation
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we redesign structures for new ideas?
- What alternatives exist to old frameworks?
A Different Perspective
New approaches may require creating new containers, not just fitting old ones.
![“Some kinds of activists are more willing to try stuff out, see if works and think on their feet, but some of the people who are working on [change] find that very difficult: They've been schooled into thinking you have to come up with the perfect plan in advance. It has become a bit technocratic.” quote by Duncan Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d17/duncan-green-20105_activist_some-kinds-of-activists-are-more-willing_57391.jpg)
