Believe Quote by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
“I do not believe that the majority of men in the world would like to hurt women, but they can be very complacent, and that is just as bad.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Women Forum, 2020
Acknowledges most men are not violent but criticizes their passive complacency toward gender oppression.
In simple terms: Men can be complacent about harming women.
Key Takeaway
Challenge complacency.
Themes
gender equality
violence
complacency
Mood
concerned
motivational
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- policy
- education
Key Concepts
social responsibility
activism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we motivate active allyship?
- What barriers prevent men from acting?
A Different Perspective
Complacency can be as damaging as overt violence.
