Brother Quote by Shirin Ebadi
“The life of a woman is worth half of that of a man [in Iran]. If a terrorist attacks me and my brother on the street and we are both injured the same, the compensation he receives is twice as much as the compensation that I would receive.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Human Rights Forum, Tehran, 2015
Gender inequality in compensation reflects systemic bias, highlighting the need for legal reform.
In simple terms: Women receive less compensation than men for equal harm.
Advocate for equal legal treatment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court cases
- insurance claims
- workplace injuries
- family accidents
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What legal steps can reduce compensation disparity?
- How can society shift perceptions of gender value?
Cultural resistance may impede change.