Feminism Quote by Shirley Chisholm
““It is not female egotism to say that the future of mankind may very well be ours to determine. It is a fact.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1972 Democratic National Convention, Shirley Chisholm
She asserts that women can shape humanity’s future and that this is an undeniable truth.
In simple terms: Women can decide humanity’s future.
Key Takeaway
Support women’s leadership and agency.
Themes
gender equality
future
leadership
Mood
hopeful
assertive
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- education reform
- community organizing
- career planning
Key Concepts
empowerment
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you promote gender equity in your sphere?
- What obstacles might you face in influencing the future?
A Different Perspective
Not all societies accept women’s authority equally.
![“The future of mankind is going to be decided within the next two generations, and there are two absolute requisites: We must aim at a stable-state society [with limited population growth] and the destruction of nuclear stockpiles. ... Otherwise I don't see how we can survive much later than 2050.” quote by Jacques Monod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a7/jacques-monod-18055_aim_the-future-of-mankind-is-going-to-be-dec_738605.jpg)
