Things happen for a reason Quote by Virginia Crocheron Gildersleeve
“There was danger at times that women might not be judged by the highest standards, but more leniently because of their sex. She is a remarkably good chemistfor a woman, you might hear a man say. It seemed to me essential, if the ablest young women scholars were to achieve the best work of which they were capable, thatthey should be held to the most rigorous standards. ...Toadvance, a woman must do atleast as good work as her male colleagues, usually better.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Speech at the American Association of University Women, 1940
Women must be judged by the same rigorous standards as men to achieve true excellence.
In simple terms: Women need equal standards.
Key Takeaway
Demand equal evaluation.
Themes
gender equality
education
meritocracy
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- research funding
- teaching evaluations
- grant applications
Key Concepts
feminist theory
academic standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions enforce truly equal standards?
- What supports help women exceed expectations?
A Different Perspective
Bias may persist despite formal policies.
