Boys Quote by Paula Broadwell
“We have to raise our young boys to respect women and our young girls to demand respect and to get their values from something other than their physicality.”
About This Quote
Source Article: New York Times, 2016
Teaching boys to respect women and girls to demand respect promotes gender equality beyond physical appearance.
In simple terms: Raise boys to respect women; girls to demand respect beyond looks.
Key Takeaway
Instill mutual respect and value beyond appearance.
Themes
gender equality
respect
values
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- schools
- parenting workshops
- media campaigns
- community programs
Key Concepts
Feminist theory
socialization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we model respect at home?
- What role does media play?
A Different Perspective
Cultural resistance may hinder adoption of these values.
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