Business Quote by Ruth Porat
“I remember, the first time it struck me is I was an econ major at Stanford as an undergrad, and it struck me how few women were econ majors back in the '70s. And then in business school how few women... And even then, I thought, 'Gosh, this is really unfortunate.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview at Stanford Alumni Event, 2020
She observed gender imbalance in economics and business education during the 1970s, noting its unfortunate nature.
In simple terms: Few women studied economics then.
Key Takeaway
Address gender disparity in STEM.
Themes
gender equity
education
workplace diversity
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- STEM recruitment
- policy advocacy
- mentorship programs
- curriculum reform
Key Concepts
systemic bias
representation
historical trends
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions foster inclusive cultures?
- What policies effectively close gender gaps?
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