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“The more money a woman has, the more educated she is, and the more educated she is, the more she knows about how to prevent pregnancy, and also has more reproductive control - she feels a greater ability to say no to a man when she doesn't have to depend on him for money.” quote by Natalie Portman
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“The more money a woman has, the more educated she is, and the more educated she is, the more she knows about how to prevent pregnancy, and also has more reproductive control - she feels a greater ability to say no to a man when she doesn't have to depend on him for money.”

Natalie Portman

About This Quote

Source Speech: United Nations Women Conference, 2018

Financial independence empowers women with knowledge and control over reproductive choices, reducing reliance on men.

In simple terms: Money gives women control over reproductive decisions.

Key Takeaway

Promote women’s economic empowerment.

Themes

gender equality empowerment reproductive rights

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

social political

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • financial literacy
  • health education
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

economics education autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does financial independence affect personal agency?
  • What barriers remain for women’s reproductive control?
A Different Perspective

Economic power alone may not guarantee autonomy; cultural factors matter.

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