Attitude Quote by Wangari Maathai
“Tradition sometimes excludes the girl child from inheriting; or single women may not want to be perceived as pursuing too much property. The law has come a long way in favor of the woman, but it is the tradition, the attitudes, that we often have to fight.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Conference on Women, 1995
Tradition can block women's inheritance rights despite legal progress, requiring cultural change.
In simple terms: Tradition often blocks women's inheritance.
Key Takeaway
Address cultural attitudes, not just laws.
Themes
gender equality
inheritance
tradition
law
activism
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Family estate planning
- community education
- policy advocacy
- NGO programs
Key Concepts
Patriarchy
social norms
legal reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities be persuaded to change inheritance traditions?
- What role can education play in reshaping attitudes?
A Different Perspective
Legal reforms alone may not shift deep‑rooted customs.
