Feminism Quote by Phyllis Schlafly
“Feminists don't honor successful women. You never hear them talking about Margaret Thatcher. Take Condoleezza Rice. She's a remarkable, successful woman. You don't hear the feminists talk about her or Carly Fiorina or Jeanne Kirkpatrick.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Conservative Women’s Conference, 1995
Feminists overlook successful women like Thatcher and Rice, ignoring their achievements.
In simple terms: Feminists ignore some successful women.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and celebrate all achievements regardless of politics.
Themes
gender politics
recognition
media bias
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media coverage
- education curricula
Key Concepts
feminism
historical revisionism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are certain women omitted from feminist narratives?
- How can inclusive representation be improved?
A Different Perspective
The claim may be contested by broader feminist perspectives.
