Come Quote by Suhasini Maniratnam
“The economic freedom has come to a lot of us who are lucky, but many women are still beaten up by husbands, even when they are breadwinners.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015, The Hindu, on gender and economics
Economic freedom benefits many, yet women still face domestic violence regardless of their financial role
In simple terms: Women can be financially independent but still suffer abuse
Key Takeaway
Address gender‑based violence beyond economic measures
Themes
gender equality
domestic violence
economics
women empowerment
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
advocacy
social
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- community support groups
- legal reform
Key Concepts
Patriarchal norms
intersectionality
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑economic interventions can protect women?
- How do cultural attitudes sustain violence despite wealth?
A Different Perspective
Economic progress alone cannot eradicate entrenched cultural abuse
