Care Quote by Warren Farrell
“Women do not enter a profession in significant numbers until it is physically safe. So until we care enough about men's safety to turn the death professions into safe professions, we in effect discriminate against women. But when we overprotect women and only women it also leads to discrimination against women. ...If [an employer works] for a large company for which quotas prevent discrimination, they find themselves increasingly hiring free-lancers rather than taking on a woman and therefore a possible sexual harassment lawsuit.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Gender Equality Debate, 2020
Highlights safety as a key factor influencing women’s occupational choices and the paradox of overprotection.
In simple terms: Safety shapes career paths and gender bias.
Key Takeaway
Address safety to achieve true equality.
Themes
gender equality
workplace safety
discrimination
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
sociological
policy-oriented
When to use this quote
- corporate hiring
- policy making
- career counseling
- legal compliance
Key Concepts
structural inequality
protective policies
occupational health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make high‑risk jobs safer for everyone?
- What balance between protection and opportunity is ideal?
A Different Perspective
Improving safety for all may be costly and complex.
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