Appointments Quote by Susan B. Anthony
“Women should have equal pay for equal work and they should be considered equally eligible to the offices of principal and superintendent, professor and president. So you must insist that qualifications, not sex, shall govern appointments and salaries.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women’s Rights Convention, 1873
Advocates for gender equality in pay and leadership, insisting qualifications should determine roles, not sex.
In simple terms: Equal pay and opportunities based on merit.
Key Takeaway
Promote merit-based policies.
Themes
equality
fairness
leadership
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- HR policy
- legislative advocacy
- educational programs
Key Concepts
gender equity
employment law
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations ensure fair hiring?
- What barriers persist for women leaders?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may arise from entrenched biases.
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