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“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.” quote by Shirin Ebadi
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“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.”

Shirin Ebadi

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.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for equal legal treatment.

Themes

gender inequality legal rights justice compensation human rights

Mood

concerned determined

Type

activist legal

When to use this quote

  • court cases
  • insurance claims
  • workplace injuries
  • family accidents

Key Concepts

systemic bias policy reform activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What legal steps can reduce compensation disparity?
  • How can society shift perceptions of gender value?
A Different Perspective

Cultural resistance may impede change.

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