Change Quote by Rebecca Traister
“In some ways, privileged women who are closer to power wind up being able to exert their influence in ways that change public policy in ways that women with less power don't have access to.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Bad Women, 2018, by Rebecca Traister
Women with proximity to power can shape policy in ways less powerful women cannot.
In simple terms: Privileged women influence policy more than less powerful women.
Key Takeaway
Leverage your network for change.
Themes
gender
power
policy
influence
inequality
Mood
critical
determined
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- NGO advocacy
- corporate boardrooms
- legislative lobbying
Key Concepts
feminist theory
political capital
structural advantage
Questions to Reflect On
- How can less powerful women gain influence?
- What structures limit their access?
A Different Perspective
Access to power is limited; not all women can achieve proximity.
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