Feminism Quote by Rohini Nilekani
“The young men of India need us to do more for them. And we need to do it for men in their own right, and we need to do it even more urgently if we really want women to be empowered too.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address at Women’s Empowerment Forum, 2018
Empowering women requires addressing men’s needs first, as gender equality is interlinked with broader social justice.
In simple terms: Help men, help women.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive policies for all genders.
Themes
gender equality
empowerment
social justice
intersectionality
Mood
inspirational
determined
optimistic
Type
activist
policy‑oriented
When to use this quote
- education reform
- economic programs
- community outreach
- legislative advocacy
Key Concepts
feminism
development studies
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can men be engaged in gender equity?
- What policies benefit both men and women?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on women may ignore systemic roots.
