Feminism Quote by Warren Farrell
““The single biggest barrier to getting men to look within is that what any other group would call powerlessness, men have been taught to call power. We don't call "male-killing" sexism; we call it "glory." We don't call the one million men who were killed or maimed in one battle in World War I (the Battle of the Somme) a holocaust, we call it "serving the country." We don't call those who selected only men to die "murderers." We call them "voters." Our slogan for women is "A Woman's Body, A Woman's Choice"; our slogan for men is "A Man's Gotta Do What a Man's Gotta Do.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk on gender politics, 2010s
Men are taught to equate power with dominance, preventing self‑reflection and accountability for systemic harm.
In simple terms: Men link power to aggression, blocking introspection.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and redefine personal power.
Themes
gender
power
masculinity
accountability
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
activist
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy debate
- personal counseling
- media analysis
Key Concepts
social conditioning
masculine identity
political rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- How does redefining power change male behavior?
- What societal changes support healthier masculinity?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook structural factors beyond individual mindset.
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